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Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies

Irresistible Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies You’ll Love

These Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies blend sweet and salty flavors, making them a delightful holiday treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Provides richness and moisture; swap for unsalted for less salt.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Adds depth of flavor; substitute with dark brown sugar for richer taste.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens and helps achieve a crispy texture; swap with coconut sugar for lower GI.
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Adds structure; use aquafaba (3 tbsp per yolk) for vegan alternative.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste/Extract Enhances flavor; replace with almond extract for a unique twist.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Forms the base; use gluten-free flour for gluten-free version.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder Provides leavening; don’t substitute.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Provides leavening; don’t substitute.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors; reduce if using salted butter.
For the Fun Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Red and Green M&M's Adds color and crunch; substitute with any chocolate candies.
  • 1/2 cup White Chocolate Chips Supplies sweetness; swap for dark chocolate for bolder flavor.
  • 1 cup Pretzel Pieces Introduces saltiness; substitute with crushed nuts for nut-free option.
  • 1 cup Potato Chip Pieces Provides crunch; can swap with corn chips.
  • 1/4 cup Red and Green Jimmies Decorative touch; use any color sprinkles.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a bowl for 2 minutes until fluffy.
  3. Add egg yolks and vanilla; mix for another 2 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; mix into wet ingredients until combined.
  5. Fold in M&M's, white chocolate chips, pretzel pieces, potato chips, and jimmies until evenly distributed.
  6. Scoop out about 20 balls of dough and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes; aim for 10 for chewy and 12 for crisper edges.
  8. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, spoon flour into measuring cup to avoid dense cookies. Add sprinkles before baking for a festive touch.

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