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Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies

Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies for Sweet & Salty Bliss

Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies blend sweet and salty flavors, perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Ensure it's softened for easier mixing.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with dark brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated White Sugar Can be replaced with coconut sugar for a lower glycemic option.
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Whisk to room temperature for better incorporation.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste or Extract Use pure vanilla extract as a substitute.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure carefully to avoid dense cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Do not substitute; both are essential for texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Do not substitute; both are essential for texture.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust based on personal taste.
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Red and Green M&Ms Use any seasonal candy for variety.
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Substitute with milk chocolate if desired.
  • 1 cup Pretzel Pieces Use crushed almonds or other nuts for a different texture.
  • 1 cup Potato Chip Pieces Optional but recommended for texture.
  • 1/2 cup Red and Green Jimmies Substitute with any colored sprinkles for other occasions.

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened salted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated white sugar. Beat with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg yolks and vanilla bean paste (or extract) to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat for an additional 2 minutes until pale and well combined.
  4. Gradually add all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in the colorful M&Ms, white chocolate chips, pretzel pieces, potato chip pieces, and red and green jimmies.
  6. Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough into about 20 equal balls and place them on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, aiming for chewy cookies at 10 minutes and crispy cookies at 12 minutes.
  8. Once baked, cool on the sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Cookies can also be refrigerated or frozen for longer storage.