Giftable Christmas Cookie Dough
Make festive Christmas Cookie Dough and package it up for a fun and holiday-ready giftable treat. All your loved ones have to do is bake!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened (2 sticks)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup Christmas M&M’s
- 1/4 cup Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, 1 cup unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean pasteuntil smooth.
- Mix in Dry Ingredients: Add 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour to the bowl. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt evenly over the flour. Mix on low speed just until no dry streaks remain.
- Fold in Mix-Ins: Gently fold in 1 cup white chocolate chips, 1 cup Christmas M&M’s, and 1/4 cup Christmas sprinkles until evenly distributed.
- Form the Slab: Press dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing to all four corners.
- Score Neatly: Use a bench scraper or knife to score the dough into 1-inch cubes.
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerate 30 to 60 minutes until firm.
- Divide and Wrap: Lift the slab out of the pan and cut into 4 equal sections. Wrap each quarter tightly in plastic wrap.
- Finish for Gifting: Tie each with ribbon and attach a baking instruction tag (see Donna’s Notes). Refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.
Notes
Make-Ahead: Dough packs can be refrigerated or frozen ahead so you’re always ready for last-minute gifting.
Storage: Refrigerate dough up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months. Gift Tag Instructions: “Preheat oven to 350°F. Break off 1-inch cubes, place 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined sheet, and bake 11–14 minutes until edges are golden and centers just set.” Customization: Sprinkle extra candies and sprinkles over the slab before chilling for bakery-style, gift-ready looks.
Storage: Refrigerate dough up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months. Gift Tag Instructions: “Preheat oven to 350°F. Break off 1-inch cubes, place 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined sheet, and bake 11–14 minutes until edges are golden and centers just set.” Customization: Sprinkle extra candies and sprinkles over the slab before chilling for bakery-style, gift-ready looks.