Sweet Salty Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3/4 cup softened salted butter.
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1/4 cup white granulated sugar.
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3/4 cup packed light brown sugar.
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste.
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2 egg yolks at room temperature.
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1 1/2 cups plain flour.
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
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1/2 teaspoon table salt.
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1/3 cup crushed pretzel bits.
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1/3 cup crunchy potato chips, broken up.
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2 tablespoons festive red and green sprinkles.
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1/3 cup white chocolate pieces.
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1/2 cup red and green M&M candies.
# Instructions:
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Let the eggs warm to room temperature and line your baking trays with parchment.
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Beat the butter and sugars for a couple of minutes. Blend in the yolks and vanilla for another 2 minutes. Gradually add in the dry ingredients. Gently stir in the mix-ins at the end.
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Roll the dough into 20 balls. Keep them spaced 2 inches apart on the trays. If you'd like, press extra toppings onto the tops.
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Cook for about 10–12 minutes. While the cookies are warm, use a cookie cutter if you'd like to reshape them. Let them rest on the tray for 5 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack for another 10 minutes.
# Notes:
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Measure flour the right way.
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Ensure all ingredients are at room temp.
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Feel free to swap mix-ins to suit your preference.
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Shape cookies right after baking while still warm.
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Cookies keep fresh for around 3 days.
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These are great for the holidays.