Mountain Christmas Cookies

Celebrate the festive season with Mountain Christmas Cookies—a delightful blend of holiday flavors and textures that's sure to impress! These chewy, golden-brown cookies feature a perfect harmony of semisweet chocolate chips, crunchy walnuts or pecans, and the sweet tang of dried cranberries, all elevated by warm notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes and a recipe that yields 36 servings, these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or cozy nights by the fire. Whether you serve them fresh from the oven or store them for later, these irresistible treats will fill your home with the nostalgic aromas of Christmas. Don’t forget to pair them with a mug of hot cocoa or spiced cider for the ultimate holiday indulgence!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 36

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 0.75 cup dried cranberries

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract and mix again until combined.

Step 4

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.

Step 6

Fold in the chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and dried cranberries using a spatula or wooden spoon until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 7

Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look soft. Do not overbake to ensure the cookies stay chewy.

Step 9

Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1409 grams (1409.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6045

Total Fat 285.20g	366%
Saturated Fat 127.50g	638%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 620mg	207%
Sodium 2681mg	117%
Total Carbohydrate 844.00g	307%
Dietary Fiber 49.00g	175%
Total Sugars 563.00g
Protein 88.10g	176%

Vitamin D 80IU	400%
Calcium 600mg	46%
Iron 34mg	186%
Potassium 2454mg	52%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.8%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 53.6%