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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Christmas Slice & Bake Cookies

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Delicious holiday cookies that are soft and chewy, filled with chocolate, nuts, and candy canes, perfect for gatherings and festive celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup Granulated Cane Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Walnuts, chopped
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries
  • 1 cup Milk or White Chocolate, chopped
  • 8 ounces Dark Chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup Crushed Peppermint Candy Canes
  • 1 cup Sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated cane sugar, and brown sugar until light, fluffy, and pale (about 3-5 minutes).
  2. Add Vanilla and Salt: Mix in the vanilla extract and salt until just combined.
  3. Prepare the Flour Mixture: Whisk together the all-purpose flour in another bowl, ensuring there are no lumps.
  4. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed butter mixture, mixing slowly until just combined.
  5. Fold in the Fun Additions: Gently fold in the chopped walnuts, dried cranberries, milk or white chocolate, dark chocolate, and crushed peppermint.
  6. Shape the Dough: Divide the dough into two portions and roll each into a log about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap.
  7. Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the logs for at least 1 hour.
  8. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Slice the Chilled Logs: Once firm, slice the logs into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  10. Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  11. Bake the Cookies: Place sliced cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
  12. Cool Down: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  13. Decorate: Optional—decorate cooled cookies with sprinkles for a festive touch.

Notes

Using room temperature butter ensures better creaming with sugars. Do not overmix once the flour is added.

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