This festive treat combines the best of two classic cookies: the iconic Pillsbury Christmas sugar cookies, and rich, homemade chocolate chip cookies. This is a perfect recipe for holiday gatherings or just to enjoy as a treat. It is a great recipe for families, as it’s simple to make, fun to decorate, and brings a nostalgic touch to your holiday dessert spread.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 4 dozen

Servings: 48

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons hot water
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
• 4 packs: 12 Pillsbury Ready to Bake Shape Sugar Cookie Dough

Making the dough:

1. Gather your ingredients, making sure your butter is softened, and your eggs are room temperature.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth.
3. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
4. Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add to batter along with salt.
5. Stir in flour and chocolate chips.
6. Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
7. Place cookies in the oven and bake for 5 minutes.
8. After 5 minutes of baking, place a square of the Pillsbury dough on top of each half-baked cookie.
9. Put the cookies back in the oven for another 10-12 minutes, until the edges are nicely browned.
10. Cool on the baking sheets briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Store in an airtight container or serve immediately and enjoy!