Introduction

Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies are the perfect festive treat loaded with colorful M&M’s, white chocolate chips, pretzels, and potato chips. These chewy, flavorful cookies bring a delightful mix of sweet and salty in every bite, making them a holiday favorite.

A round white plate holds a stack of about twelve thick, soft-looking cookies. Each cookie has a light golden-brown color and is loaded with colorful green and red candy pieces, white chocolate chips, and small pretzel pieces that add texture and a crunchy look. Red and green sprinkles are scattered on top of and inside the cookies, giving them a festive, vibrant appearance. Around the plate, there are three small white bowls: one with red and green candy pieces, one with white chocolate chips, and another with pretzels. The scene is set on a white marbled surface with a red ribbon partially visible near the bottom right corner. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3/4 cup salted butter, softened
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated white sugar
2 egg yolks, at room temperature
2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
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 jimmies

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
Step 2: In a large bowl, add the softened salted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Using an electric mixer, cream together for two minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add the egg yolks and vanilla bean paste or extract to the bowl. Mix on medium speed for two minutes until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
Step 4: Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined.
Step 5: Gently fold in the M&M’s, white chocolate chips, pretzel pieces, potato chip pieces, and red and green jimmies using a spatula, ensuring everything is evenly mixed.
Step 6: Scoop the dough into 20 balls and place them two inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Optionally, add a few extra mix-ins on top of each dough ball for a festive look.
Step 7: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Bake for 10 minutes if you prefer chewier centers, or 12 minutes for crisper edges.
Step 8: (Optional) When the cookies come out of the oven, use a large circular cookie cutter to gently swirl around each cookie to shape them into perfect circles.
Step 9: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely, about 10 minutes more.

Tips & Variations

Substitute the potato chips with your favorite salted snack like crushed Ritz crackers for a different texture and flavor.
Try adding chopped nuts, like pecans or walnuts, for extra crunch.
For a gluten-free option, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour instead of all-purpose flour.
Press some extra chocolate chips or M&M’s on top of the dough balls before baking to make the cookies look more festive.

Storage

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. To retain softness, place a slice of bread in the container with the cookies. Reheat briefly in the microwave for a warm, melty treat.

How to Serve

A close-up of a soft cookie with a bite taken out of it, showing a light golden brown base with a soft, chewy texture. The cookie is filled with colorful red and green candy pieces, white chocolate chips, small pretzel bits, and red and green sprinkles scattered inside and on top. The cookie rests on a white marbled surface, with another similar cookie and a white bowl filled with more red and green candies blurred in the background. A red cloth is partially visible in the lower-left corner. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use whole eggs instead of egg yolks?

Yes, but the texture may be slightly different. Using only yolks keeps the cookies richer and chewier.

What can I do if I don’t have red and green jimmies?

You can omit the sprinkles or use any festive colored sprinkles or small candies you have on hand.