Deliciously Loaded Christmas Cookies Straight from Your Kitchen Sink

These Kitchen Sink Christmas Cookies are the perfect treat for the holiday season. Packed with a variety of flavors and textures, each bite is a delightful surprise. From chewy oats to crunchy pretzels, sweet chocolate to tangy dried cranberries, these cookies have it all. They are easy to make and customizable, allowing you to use whatever ingredients you have on hand. Whether you're baking for a cookie exchange or just want a festive treat, these cookies are sure to impress.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup crushed pretzels
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in the oats, crushed pretzels, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and chopped nuts.
6. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may still appear slightly undercooked, but they will firm up as they cool.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
9. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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