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These Cranberry Christmas Cookies are the kind of cookie that makes your kitchen smell like the holidays before you even pop the first tray in the oven. Soft, chewy centers, slightly crisp, sugar-kissed edges, bright orange zest, and pockets of tart dried cranberries — what’s not to love? Brief introduction to the recipe If you love classic holiday flavors, this recipe answers the question: can a cookie be both cozy and a little fancy? Yes. These cookies combine zingy citrus with sweet-tart cranberries for a texture that’s chewy, tender, and totally irresistible. Roll them in sugar, bake until lightly golden, … Read more

Close-up of chewy, loaded Christmas cookies on parchment — studded with pretzel pieces, crushed potato chips, M&M’s, white chocolate chips, and red-and-green sprinkles, Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies.

Festive Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies — Secret-Recipe Vibes For The Holidays

December 9, 2025

Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies: The Ultimate Sweet-and-Salty Holiday Throwdown Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies are exactly what they sound like — a glorious, overstuffed cookie full of salty pretzel and potato chip crunch, colorful M&M’s, melty white chocolate chips, and festive sprinkles. One bite and you get sweet, salty, crunchy, and chewy all at once. Who needs a sleigh when you’ve got a batch of these? 😏 Brief introduction to the recipe This recipe tosses everything-but-the-sleigh into a single cookie dough for the most joyful chaos on your cookie sheet. They bake fast, need zero chill time, and deliver huge, nostalgic … Read more

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Top-down of a stack of golden sugar cookies studded with colorful sprinkles, showing crisp edges and a chewy center on a festive plate, Christmas Baking Recipes.

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Jennifer

I’m the cook and creator behind 9am Chef, where I share easy dinner recipes, sweet dessert recipes, and nourishing healthy recipes to inspire your kitchen. My love for cooking started with simple home meals that turned into a passion for creating dishes that are both comforting and creative. At 9am Chef, I believe food should be fun, flavorful, and something everyone can enjoy—whether you’re whipping up a quick weeknight meal or treating yourself to something sweet.

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