Chocolate Chip Holiday Tea Cakes
Photo of stacked bite-sized dessert balls on a wooden board, drizzled with chocolate.
Photo of stacked bite-sized dessert balls on a wooden board, drizzled with chocolate.
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Level Easy
Serving 6 to 8 servings
Prep 20 min
Cook 12 min
Total 32 min
Prep 20 min
Cook 12 min

These Chocolate Chip Holiday Tea Cakes are for all the chocolate fans out there! This variation of the beloved holiday cookie incorporates chocolate chips inside as well as melted chocolate drizzled on top.

Get ready to indulge in the festive joy of Chocolate Chip Holiday Tea Cakes, brought to you by NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE®. These delightful treats are a must-have for your Christmas celebrations. Made with NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, each bite offers a delightful crunch of chocolate chip tea cakes goodness, elevated by an irresistible chocolate drizzle.

These tea cakes not only capture the essence of holiday magic but also promise an easy and quick baking experience, perfect for those busy festive days. Whether you're looking for a source of joy at your Christmas party or a simple treat to enjoy under the twinkling holiday lights, these chocolate chip tea cakes are the way to go.

Gather your loved ones and make your holiday moments unforgettable with these delectable, chocolate-filled delights. Ideal for any dessert table, these tea cakes exemplify warmth, joy, and the spirit of the season.

Ingredients

Cake
Chocolate Chip Holiday Tea Cakes
NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE®
Chocolate Chip Holiday Tea Cakes
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
20 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
12 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
54 cookies

These Chocolate Chip Holiday Tea Cakes are for all the chocolate fans out there! This variation of the beloved holiday cookie incorporates chocolate chips inside as well as melted chocolate drizzled on top.

Get ready to indulge in the festive joy of Chocolate Chip Holiday Tea Cakes, brought to you by NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE®. These delightful treats are a must-have for your Christmas celebrations. Made with NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, each bite offers a delightful crunch of chocolate chip tea cakes goodness, elevated by an irresistible chocolate drizzle.

These tea cakes not only capture the essence of holiday magic but also promise an easy and quick baking experience, perfect for those busy festive days. Whether you're looking for a source of joy at your Christmas party or a simple treat to enjoy under the twinkling holiday lights, these chocolate chip tea cakes are the way to go.

Gather your loved ones and make your holiday moments unforgettable with these delectable, chocolate-filled delights. Ideal for any dessert table, these tea cakes exemplify warmth, joy, and the spirit of the season.

Directions

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Step 2

Beat butter and powdered sugar in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in vanilla extract. Gradually beat in flour and nuts. Stir in 1 1/2 cups morsels. Roll dough into 1-inch balls; place on ungreased baking sheets.

Step 3

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until set and light golden brown on bottom. Cool for 2 minutes on baking sheets; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 4

Microwave remaining 1/2 cup morsels in heavy-duty plastic bag on HIGH (100%) power for 30 to 45 seconds; knead. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, kneading until smooth. Cut tiny corner from bag; squeeze to drizzle over cookies. Refrigerate cookies for about 5 minutes or until chocolate is set. Store at room temperature in airtight containers.

NOTE:

For a spicier cookie, add 2 to 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon to flour before adding to butter-sugar mixture.

Ingredients

Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Step 2

Beat butter and powdered sugar in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in vanilla extract. Gradually beat in flour and nuts. Stir in 1 1/2 cups morsels. Roll dough into 1-inch balls; place on ungreased baking sheets.

Step 3

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until set and light golden brown on bottom. Cool for 2 minutes on baking sheets; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 4

Microwave remaining 1/2 cup morsels in heavy-duty plastic bag on HIGH (100%) power for 30 to 45 seconds; knead. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, kneading until smooth. Cut tiny corner from bag; squeeze to drizzle over cookies. Refrigerate cookies for about 5 minutes or until chocolate is set. Store at room temperature in airtight containers.

NOTE:

For a spicier cookie, add 2 to 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon to flour before adding to butter-sugar mixture.

Ingredients

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