Sweet Salty Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups plain flour.
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3/4 cup salted butter, at room temperature.
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1/4 cup white granulated sugar.
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste.
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2 egg yolks, warmed to room temperature.
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1/3 cup pretzel bits.
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
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2 tablespoons red and green sprinkles.
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1/3 cup crushed potato chips.
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
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1/2 cup holiday-colored M&M candies.
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1/3 cup white chocolate chunks.
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F. Line trays with parchment paper and let the eggs warm to room temperature.
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Beat the sugars with the butter for a couple of minutes. Drop in yolks and vanilla, mixing another 2 minutes. Stir in dry stuff and carefully add your mix-ins.
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Roll 20 dough balls. Place them on the prepared trays, leaving about 2 inches in between. Toss some extra toppings on if you'd like.
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Let them bake for 10-12 minutes. If desired, use a cookie cutter to round warm cookies. Let them cool on the tray for 5 minutes and then on a rack for 10.
# Notes:
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Make sure to measure the flour correctly.
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Always use ingredients at room temperature.
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Feel free to switch up the add-ins.
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If you'd like perfectly round cookies, shape them while they're warm.
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Will stay fresh up to 3 days.
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Great option for holiday baking.