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Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies Recipe

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Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies are a delightful and versatile treat that combine a wide variety of ingredients like chocolate chips, nuts, oats, and more, creating a festive and flavorful cookie perfect for the holiday season. These cookies offer a fun way to use up pantry staples and customize each batch with your favorite mix-ins, delivering a rich, chewy texture and a pleasing crunch in every bite.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs

Add-ins (The “Kitchen Sink”)

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or M&Ms (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure the cookies bake evenly and don’t stick.
  2. Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This will help distribute the leavening agent and salt evenly throughout the batter.
  3. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. This step is crucial for tender cookies.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next, followed by the vanilla extract, creating a smooth batter.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually mix the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined, avoiding overmixing which can lead to tough cookies.
  6. Fold in the mix-ins: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, chopped nuts, oats, coconut, dried cranberries, and any other desired add-ins, evenly distributing them throughout the dough.
  7. Shape and bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
  8. Cool the cookies: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. This helps the cookies set properly and achieve the ideal texture.

Notes

  • Customize your mix-ins based on what you have available — the fun of kitchen sink cookies is their flexibility.
  • For chewier cookies, slightly underbake and let them cool on the tray.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
  • Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.

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