Ultimate Chewy Kitchen Sink Christmas Cookies
These chewy holiday cookies combine buttery, cinnamon-spiced dough with melted chocolate, toasted nuts, and festive mix-ins for a nostalgic and crowd-pleasing treat perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (170g) mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup (80g) red and green sprinkles
- ½ cup (75g) dried cranberries or raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and glossy.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, sprinkles, and dried cranberries or raisins using a spatula.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden but centers still look slightly soft.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use room temperature butter and eggs for even mixing. Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to keep cookies tender. Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to reduce spreading. Baking sheets should be cool between batches. Cookies are done when edges are golden but centers still look soft. Let cookies cool on the pan before transferring to a rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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