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Cheery Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies Recipe

Festive Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies Recipe


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  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 23 1x

Description

Christmas kitchen sink cookies combine festive mix-ins with classic chocolate chip cookie base. Sweet and salty treats pack delightful surprises you will savor during holiday celebrations.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (150 g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 ¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (175 g) red and green M&Ms
  • 1 cup (175 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup (40 g) crushed pretzels
  • ½ cup (50 g) chopped pecans or walnuts
  • ½ cup (45 g) shredded coconut
  • 2 tsps vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Preparation: Elevate oven temperature to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats for optimal cookie performance.
  2. Butter Fusion: Cream softened butter with white and brown sugars until achieving a light, airy consistency that forms the cookie’s luxurious base.
  3. Liquid Integration: Whisk eggs and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, creating a smooth, homogeneous blend that promises rich flavor depth.
  4. Dry Ingredient Incorporation: Gently fold flour, baking soda, and salt into the wet ingredients, mixing until a cohesive dough emerges without overworking the mixture.
  5. Flavor Explosion: Delicately fold chocolate chips, pretzels, potato chips, and marshmallows throughout the dough, ensuring an even distribution of playful textures and unexpected taste sensations.
  6. Portioning and Baking: Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies generously to allow for natural spreading, then bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden and centers set slightly.
  7. Cooling and Finishing: Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, transforming them into the ultimate indulgent treat.

Notes

  • Prevent Overmixing: Stir dry ingredients gently to maintain a tender cookie texture, avoiding tough or dense results.
  • Balance Mix-Ins: Evenly distribute chocolate chips, pretzels, potato chips, and marshmallows to ensure each cookie has a perfect blend of flavors and crunch.
  • Control Baking Time: Watch cookies closely during the 10-12 minute baking window to achieve golden edges and soft centers, preventing overbaking and dryness.
  • Storage Suggestion: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container to preserve their crispy-chewy texture and maintain freshness for several days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Desserts, Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 23
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 80 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg