Holiday Cookies (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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3/4 cup softened salted butter.
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1/4 cup white sugar, granulated.
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar, light.
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1 1/2 cups plain all-purpose flour.
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2 egg yolks, at room temp.
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1/2 cup holiday-colored M&Ms.
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1/3 cup pretzel bits.
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2 teaspoons vanilla paste or extract.
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
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1/3 cup small potato chip pieces.
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1/3 cup white chocolate chunks.
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2 tablespoons festive sprinkles (red and green).
# Preparation Steps:
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Get eggs to room temp. Cover baking trays with parchment.
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Blend butter and sugars for 2 mins till creamy. Stir in yolks and vanilla paste, then mix another 2 mins. Slowly mix in dry ingredients. Gently fold in all the extras.
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Make 20 balls of dough. Leave 2 inches between on the trays. Add an extra sprinkle of toppings if you want.
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Bake for 10-12 mins. While warm, use a cookie cutter to shape. Let cool on the tray for 5 mins, then move to a rack for 10 mins.
# Additional Tips:
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Don't scoop flour too heavy.
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Work with ingredients at room temp.
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Feel free to switch up the mix-ins.
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Shape cookies while they're still hot.
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They stay fresh up to 3 days.
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Awesome treat for the holidays!