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Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies

Delicious Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies for Festive Fun

These Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies are a delightful mix of sweet and salty, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Salted Butter can use unsalted with added salt
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar or dark brown for a deeper flavor
  • 1/2 cup Granulated White Sugar reduce for less sweetness
  • 2 large Egg Yolks whole eggs not recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste or Extract can substitute with almond extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour use gluten-free blend for gluten-sensitive
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder baking soda can be used as alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda omit for cakier cookies
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt essential for flavor
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Red and Green M&M's can substitute with other candies
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips or use milk/dark chocolate chips
  • 1 cup Pretzel Pieces any variety like sticks or chips
  • 1 cup Potato Chip Pieces other crispy snacks can be used
  • 1/4 cup Red and Green Jimmies optional, can swap with any sprinkles

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together softened salted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar for about 2 minutes until fluffy.
  3. Add the egg yolks and vanilla, mixing on medium for another 2 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  4. Slowly mix in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
  5. Fold in the M&M's, white chocolate chips, pretzel pieces, potato chip pieces, and sprinkles.
  6. Scoop cookie dough into balls and place them 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown around edges, cool for 5 minutes on sheets.
  8. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough if too soft, and store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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