Description
These Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies are a delightful mix of everything you love in a cookie, perfect for sharing during the festive season. With endless combinations of ingredients, each batch reflects your personal holiday spirit.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Mix-ins: nuts (like pecans or walnuts), dried fruits (like cranberries or raisins), pretzels
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter, 1 cup of brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup of white chocolate chips, and your choice of additional mix-ins (like nuts or dried fruit) until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop heaping portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie as they will spread while baking.
- Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still slightly soft. Keep an eye on them to avoid over-baking!
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help the cookies hold their shape better. Experiment with flavors by adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for a festive twist.