Christmas Crunchies Recipe

A beloved family recipe passed down for nearly 30 years! These festive Christmas Crunchies are incredibly easy to make and deliver a delightful buttery crunch with every bite. Perfect for holiday baking and guaranteed to become a new tradition.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 1613 kcal
Protein 46g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Christmas Crunchies

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How to Make Christmas Crunchies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat 1 large egg with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add to the creamed butter mixture and mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, ½ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate), and ½ cup butterscotch chips.
  7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

47 g

Sugar

431g

Fat

222g

Carbs

66g