– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup chocolate chips (milk or dark)
– 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
– 1 cup dried cranberries or raisins
– 1 cup mini pretzels, chopped (optional)
– 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Making Festive Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies is an enjoyable process. Follow these steps for delicious cookies:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until creamy and well blended.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
6. Fold in the Mix-Ins: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, nuts, dried cranberries, and any other mix-ins you choose to use.
7. Scoop the Dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake: Place the cookie sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool on Wire Racks: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
10. Enjoy: Once cooled, enjoy your Festive Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite holiday beverage.