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Kitchen Sink Christmas Cookies

Delight in the festive flavors of Kitchen Sink Christmas Cookies, perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spoon and level to prevent excess
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder essential leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda essential leavening agent
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar use more than granulated for optimal texture
  • 0.5 cup white granulated sugar adds sweetness
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract infuses flavor
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cup M&M's red and green for a festive touch
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips can be used for toppings
  • 1 cup pretzels broken into pieces
  • 1 cup potato chips crushed for texture
  • 0.5 cup holiday sprinkles jimmies work best

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your ingredients and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the melted butter, dark brown sugar, and white granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then add vanilla and mix again.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low until just combined.
  6. Fold in M&M's, white chocolate chips, pretzels, potato chips, and holiday sprinkles until even.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look slightly underbaked.
  9. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Spoon and level flour to avoid dense cookies. Chill dough for shape. Use room temperature eggs for better mixing.

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