Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cunsalted butter
softened to room temperature
- ¾ clight brown sugar
- ¾ cgranulated sugar
- 2 tspvanilla extract
- 2 largeeggs
- 2 ½ call-purpose flour
- ½ tspbaking soda
- 1 tspbaking powder
- ½ tspsalt
- ½ cmini pretzels
- ½ cpotato chips
lightly crushed
- ½ cchewy caramels
quartered
- ¾ cdark chocolate chunks
- ½ cchopped salted peanuts
- ½ choliday m&ms
- ¼ choliday sprinkles
Directions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and both sugars with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add in the vanilla extract and mix. Add one egg at a time and mix until combined.
- 2
In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- 3
Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture in 2 batches, mixing just until combined.
- 4
Mix in the pretzels, potato chips, caramel pieces, chocolate chunks, peanuts, M&Ms and sprinkles.
- 5
Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 350˚F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 7
Use a medium (~2 tablespoon) cookie scoop to portion the dough onto the baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- 8
Optional: press a few extra toppings on top of each cookie. This isn't necessary, but makes them look extra pretty. (Note: if adding extra caramels, only place in the center of the cookie.)
- 9
Bake for 13-16 minutes, until light golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
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About this Recipe
Tired of the same old holiday cookies? These Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies are here to revolutionize your dessert table, offering a delightful mash-up of salty and sweet that's always a huge hit at festive gatherings. Forget choosing between chocolate chip and pretzel cookies—this recipe brings all the good stuff together in one glorious bite.
Why These Cookies Are A Holiday Must-Have
What makes these cookies truly special is their irresistible medley of flavors and textures. Each bite is a journey from the crunch of pretzels and potato chips to the chewiness of caramels and the rich melting quality of dark chocolate chunks. This isn't just a cookie; it's an experience, masterfully balancing the salty and sweet for an addictively delicious treat that stands out from the crowd.
Expect a cookie that’s chewy at its core, generously studded with a vibrant assortment of mix-ins. You’ll taste the deep cocoa notes from the chocolate, the subtle salty crunch from the chips and pretzels, and the sweet pop of holiday M&M's and sprinkles, all underpinned by a classic, buttery cookie base. It’s a truly indulgent experience, designed to bring joy and a bit of festive chaos to your holiday baking.
Customization & Variations
The beauty of a kitchen sink cookie is its flexibility! Feel free to adapt the mix-ins to your liking:
- Nuts: Swap out the chopped salted peanuts for pecans, walnuts, or even omit them entirely if preferred.
- Candy: Change the holiday M&M's to other festive candies like chopped candy bars or white chocolate chips.
- Salty Crunch: Experiment with different chip flavors or add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking for an extra salty kick.
Serve these delightful Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies as the star of your holiday dessert platter, package them as thoughtful homemade gifts, or simply enjoy them with a glass of milk by the fire. They're perfect for any festive occasion where a little extra cheer (and a lot of flavor) is needed.