Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies
These sweet-and-salty Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies are packed with M&M’s, white chocolate chips, pretzels, and potato chips—no chill time required. Fun to make, perfect for sharing, and bursting with holiday cheer.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Cookie scoop (optional)
- Round cookie cutter (optional)
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 3/4 cup salted butter softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 egg yolks room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Festive Mix-Ins
- 1/2 cup red and green M&M’s
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup pretzel pieces
- 1/3 cup potato chip pieces
- 2 tbsp red and green sprinkles (jimmies)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Beat in egg yolks and vanilla for another 2 minutes until smooth.
- Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix.
- Fold in M&M’s, white chocolate chips, pretzels, potato chips, and sprinkles until evenly distributed.
- Scoop dough into 20 balls. Arrange 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Add extra M&M’s or chips on top for decoration, if desired.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are just set.
- Optional: Use a round cookie cutter to shape cookies while warm. Let cool 5 minutes on tray before transferring to a rack.
Notes
Try swapping in butterscotch chips or chopped nuts for a twist. Use a mix of salty snacks for maximum crunch and flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 80IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.8mg
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