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Judy John

Cookie Exchange Favorites

These cookie exchange favorites feature dependable recipes that travel well, stay fresh, and look festive. They are ideal for holiday parties, gifting, and sharing with family and friends.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 175
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour leveled
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract pure vanilla
  • 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
Decoration
  • 2 tbsp holiday sprinkles optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven
  • Cooling Rack
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Freezer
  • Tray
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg and vanilla. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
  4. Stir in flour, then fold in chocolate chips for even distribution.
  5. Scoop dough onto the baking sheet and add sprinkles if desired.
  6. Bake until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely before packaging.

Notes

For softer cookies, slightly reduce baking time. For crispier cookies, bake an extra minute or two. Freeze dough portions or baked cookies for up to 2 months. Handle cooled cookies gently during assembly and packaging. Customize flavor with peppermint chips, nuts, dried fruit, or seasonal spices. Store in airtight containers for up to 1 week.