Santa's Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Are you looking to impress the big man in the red suit this holiday season? Look no further! Santa will be coming back for seconds (and thirds) with this delicious chocolate chip cookie recipe. Get ready to sleigh the cookie game!

Ingredients:

1 cup of unsalted butter (softened, but not melted)

1 cup of white sugar

1 cup of packed brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

3 cups of all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon of baking soda

2 teaspoons of hot water

1/2 teaspoon of salt

2 cups of semisweet chocolate chips

1 cup of chopped walnuts (optional, but highly recommended)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.

3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

4. Dissolve the baking soda in hot water, then add it to the batter along with the salt.

5. Mix in the flour until just blended, then fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts.

6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.

7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are golden brown.

8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Pro Tip:

For extra festive cookies, sprinkle some red and green sugar on top before baking. Santa will appreciate the extra touch!

So there you have it! With these mouth-watering chocolate chip cookies, you'll have Santa jingling all the way to your house this Christmas. Happy baking!