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Kitchen Sink Christmas Cookies

Kitchen Sink Christmas Cookies
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Kitchen Sink Christmas Cookies are the ultimate festive treat, loaded with a blend of classic holiday ingredients like chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruits, and candy pieces. This cookie offers a perfect balance of chewy, crunchy, and gooey textures, capturing the joyful holiday spirit in every bite. Easy to customize and quick to bake, these cookies are ideal for gifting, snacking, and adding a festive touch to your holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

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

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix-Ins

  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
  • ½ cup dried cranberries or cherries
  • ½ cup oats
  • ½ cup M&Ms or festive candy pieces
  • ½ cup shredded coconut (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to create a uniform dry mix that will give your dough the perfect rise and texture.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer, blend the unsalted butter with both brown and granulated sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy; this step ensures a tender, flavorful cookie.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, combining thoroughly to create a smooth and creamy base for your cookies.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently with a spatula just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  5. Fold in the Festive Mix-Ins: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried cranberries, oats, and any optional extras like shredded coconut or candy pieces to distribute holiday cheer throughout the dough.
  6. Scoop and Bake: Drop rounded spoonfuls of cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving enough space between each. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until golden around the edges but still soft in the center.

Notes

  • Chill Your Dough: Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes to reduce spreading and intensify flavors.
  • Even Scoops: Use a cookie scoop to keep cookie sizes uniform and ensure even baking.
  • Don’t Overbake: Remove cookies when edges are set but centers are still soft for the perfect chewy texture.
  • Mix-Ins Variety: Balance chewy and crunchy mix-ins to keep every bite interesting.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Opt for fresh nuts and dried fruits to enhance freshness and flavor depth.

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