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Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies

Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies: Sweet & Salty Holiday Magic

Delightful Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies blend sweet and salty flavors, perfect for festive baking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Salted Butter can use unsalted for less salt
  • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar dark brown sugar enhances caramel notes
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar can be omitted for reduced sweetness
  • 2 number Egg Yolks whole eggs can be used but will alter texture
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste/Extract any vanilla extract can substitute
  • 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour ensure accurate measurement for best texture
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder can substitute baking soda but adjust quantity
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda gives a slight crunch
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt can omit if dietary concerns
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Red and Green M&M's any chocolate candies can be swapped
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips substitute with milk or dark chocolate for variety
  • 1 cup Pretzel Pieces other salty snacks like peanuts or crackers can be used
  • 1 cup Potato Chip Pieces can be replaced with cornflakes
  • 1/4 cup Red and Green Jimmies any sprinkles can be used

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop

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 together butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar using a hand mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
  3. Add in egg yolks and vanilla, then mix for another 2 minutes until pale and well combined.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in all mix-ins: M&M's, white chocolate chips, pretzel pieces, potato chip pieces, and jimmies.
  6. Scoop cookie dough into 20 balls, spacing them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, aiming for 10 for chewy cookies and 12 for crisper edges.
  8. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack for an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Customize with additional mix-ins like butterscotch chips or nuts to enhance flavor combinations.

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