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Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies Recipe

Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies Recipe
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Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies are a festive and fun cookie recipe packed with a mix of salty, sweet, and crunchy ingredients, perfect for holiday celebrations. These soft and chewy cookies combine classic baking essentials with mini pretzels, potato chips, chewy caramels, dark chocolate chunks, salted peanuts, holiday M&Ms, and colorful sprinkles, creating a delightful burst of flavors and textures in every bite.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Mix-ins and Toppings

  • ½ cup mini pretzels
  • ½ cup potato chips, lightly crushed
  • ½ cup chewy caramels, quartered
  • ¾ cup dark chocolate chunks
  • ½ cup chopped salted peanuts
  • ½ cup holiday M&Ms
  • ¼ cup holiday sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add vanilla extract and mix well. Then, add eggs one at a time, mixing until fully combined after each addition.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of the leavening agents and salt.
  3. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two batches, mixing on low speed just until combined to avoid overmixing which can result in tougher cookies.
  4. Add Mix-ins: Gently fold in the mini pretzels, crushed potato chips, quartered chewy caramels, dark chocolate chunks, chopped salted peanuts, holiday M&Ms, and holiday sprinkles ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  5. Chill the Dough: Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the dough to firm up for easier scooping and shaping.
  6. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat the oven to 350˚F (175˚C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cookie removal.
  7. Portion Cookies: Using a medium cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons), portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
  8. Optional Decoration: If desired, gently press a few extra toppings such as additional pretzels, chocolate chunks, or sprinkles on top of each cookie to enhance their festive appearance. When adding extra caramels, place them only in the center of the cookie to prevent caramel from melting excessively on the surface.
  9. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 13 to 16 minutes until they turn light golden brown around the edges but remain soft in the center.
  10. Cool: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely. This helps the cookies set and develop their chewy texture.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure butter is softened but not melted before creaming with sugars.
  • Chilling the dough helps prevent excessive spreading and enhances flavor development.
  • Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to avoid sticking and for easy cleanup.
  • If desired, substitute salted peanuts with other nuts like pecans or walnuts for different textures and flavors.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
  • Adjust mix-ins based on dietary restrictions or personal preferences, but maintain the overall quantity to preserve cookie texture.

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