Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies (Print-Friendly Version)
A festive mix of chocolate, pretzels, nuts, and candies makes these Christmas cookies extra special.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cookie Dough
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226g unsalted butter, softened
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200g brown sugar, packed
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100g granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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280g all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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0.5 teaspoon baking powder
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0.5 teaspoon salt
→ Add-Ins
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70g semi-sweet chocolate chips
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70g white chocolate chips
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70g crushed pretzels
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50g holiday M&Ms (red and green)
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50g toffee bits
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30g shredded coconut (optional)
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40g chopped pecans or walnuts
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2 tablespoons festive sprinkles
# How to Make It:
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
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Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a uniform dough forms.
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Gently fold in the chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, M&Ms, toffee bits, coconut, nuts, and sprinkles with a spatula or wooden spoon until evenly dispersed. Avoid overmixing.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for a minimum of 1 hour to improve texture and flavor development.
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Preheat the oven to 175°C and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
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Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough and roll into balls, placing them 5 cm apart on the prepared sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden and the centers are just set.
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Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Serve warm or store once completely cooled.
# Additional Tips:
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Chill the dough to produce thicker, chewier cookies that hold their shape during baking.
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Do not skip the pretzels—their salty crunch balances the sweetness of the other mix-ins.
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Customize your add-ins using available ingredients such as mini marshmallows, dried cranberries, or crushed peppermint.
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Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt after baking to enhance the overall flavor complexity.
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Freeze individual dough balls for future baking; increase your bake time by 1 to 2 minutes if baking from frozen.