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Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies

Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies: Chewy Sweet & Salty Delights

Indulge in Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies, a delightful mash-up of sweet and salty flavors perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Salted Butter You can use unsalted if preferred and adjust salt later.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar can be used for a deeper flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated White Sugar Feel free to reduce for less sweetness.
  • 3 large Egg Yolks Use a flax egg for a vegan alternative.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste or Extract Substitute with pure vanilla extract if needed.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free blend for gluten-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Check freshness before use.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda Check freshness before use.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Reduce if using salted butter.
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Red and Green M&M's Feel free to use any chocolate or different candies for variety.
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Swap with dark chocolate chips for another flavor profile.
  • 1 cup Pretzel Pieces Consider mixing with nuts for added texture.
  • 1 cup Potato Chip Pieces For variation, try using tortilla chips!
  • 0.5 cup Red and Green Jimmies Optional if not desired.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened salted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar together for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg yolks and vanilla bean paste to the creamed mixture and mix on medium speed for another 2 minutes until well combined.
  4. Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; fold until just combined to form a cohesive dough.
  5. Fold in the red and green M&M’s, white chocolate chips, pretzel pieces, potato chip pieces, and optional jimmies.
  6. Scoop the dough into 20 uniform balls and place them about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, aiming for 10 for chewy centers and 12 for crisper edges.
  8. Reshape the cookies with a circular cookie cutter while hot if desired.
  9. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack for an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, measure flour accurately and chill the dough for better shape retention. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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