Description
A delightful recipe for Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies, packed with festive flavors and textures.
Ingredients
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- 2 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
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1 cup dried cranberries or raisins
- 1/2 cup crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, nuts, dried cranberries, crushed pretzels, and shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- This recipe makes about 24 cookies.
- For a festive twist, try adding a teaspoon of peppermint extract for a minty flavor.
- You can substitute the dried cranberries with chopped dried apricots or cherries for a different taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies, festive cookies, holiday baking