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Close-up of Peppermint Kitchen Sink Cookies topped with crushed candy canes on a Christmas baking tray.

Peppermint Kitchen Sink Cookies


  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

These cookies combine chocolate chips, crushed candy canes, pretzels, and holiday sprinkles in a buttery dough for a sweet and salty festive treat. Perfect for Christmas baking, they deliver chewy centers, crisp edges, and peppermint flavor in every bite.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup mini pretzels chopped
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats optional
  • 2 tablespoons red and green sprinkles

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking trays with parchment paper.

    2. Beat softened butter with brown and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

    3. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.

    4. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together, then gradually add to wet ingredients.

    5. Fold in candy canes, chocolate chips, pretzels, oats, and sprinkles.

    6. Chill dough for 30 minutes to prevent spreading.

    7. Scoop dough onto trays spaced 2 inches apart and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.

    8. Let cookies rest on tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

    9. Press extra candy cane pieces or chocolate chips on warm cookies for decoration.

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 12 minutes
    • Category: dessert
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cookie
    • Calories: 200
    • Sugar: 18
    • Sodium: 150
    • Fat: 10
    • Saturated Fat: 6
    • Unsaturated Fat: 3
    • Trans Fat: 0.2
    • Carbohydrates: 28
    • Fiber: 1
    • Protein: 2
    • Cholesterol: 30

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