1. **Preheat the oven:** Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. **Mix dry ingredients:** In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. **Cream butter and sugars:** In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. **Combine ingredients:** Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips, nuts (if using), and sprinkles (if using).
5. **Scoop the dough:** Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. **Bake:** Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft. Be careful not to overbake, as the cookies will continue to cook slightly on the baking sheet after being removed from the oven.
7. **Cool:** Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
### Tips:
– **For chewy cookies:** Slightly underbake the cookies and let them finish setting up on the baking sheet.
– **Holiday twist:** You can mix in white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or crushed candy canes for a more festive flavor.
– **Storage:** Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze the dough balls for up to 3 months to bake fresh cookies anytime.
Enjoy your Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies, perfect for sharing with friends and family during the holiday season!
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