Introduction

Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies are a festive, fun twist on the classic cookie, packed with a colorful mix of sweet, salty, and crunchy ingredients. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these cookies satisfy every craving in one bite.

A white round plate holds a pile of about twelve thick, soft cookies with a beige base. Each cookie is decorated with red and green round candy pieces, broken pretzel bits, white chocolate chips, and red and green sprinkles scattered across the surface. The pretzel pieces show a glossy, golden brown texture. Around the plate are small white bowls filled with red and green round candies, white chocolate chips, and whole pretzels. The plate sits on a white marbled surface with a few pretzels and a red ribbon nearby. 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 your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
Step 2: In a large bowl, cream the softened salted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer for about two minutes, until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add the egg yolks and vanilla bean paste or extract. Mix on medium speed for two minutes until the mixture becomes pale in color and fluffy.
Step 4: Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
Step 5: Gently fold in the M&M’s, white chocolate chips, pretzel pieces, potato chip pieces, and jimmies with a spatula until everything is fully incorporated.
Step 6: Scoop the dough into 20 equally sized balls and place them about two inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Step 7: Optional: Add a few extra mix-ins on top of each dough ball for a more festive look, as pictured.
Step 8: Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes. Bake for 10 minutes if you prefer chewier centers, or up to 12 minutes for crisper edges.
Step 9: Optional: Immediately after baking, press a large circular cookie cutter gently into each cookie to form a perfect circle by swirling it around the dough. This helps everything stick together and creates a neat shape.
Step 10: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Let them cool completely for an additional 10 minutes.
Step 11: Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to three days.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough.
Swap out pretzels and potato chips for nuts or toffee bits if you prefer a different crunch.
Use festive colored sprinkles or holiday-themed candies to match your celebration’s palette.
Make smaller cookies for bite-sized treats, adjusting baking time accordingly.

Storage

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, freeze them in a sealed container or freezer bag for up to one month. To enjoy after freezing, thaw at room temperature and, if desired, warm gently in the oven for a few minutes to refresh the texture.

How to Serve

A soft cookie with a bite taken out of its right side sits on a white marbled surface. The cookie has a light golden-brown base with colorful red and green sprinkles baked into it, scattered evenly across the surface. Embedded in the cookie are bright green chocolate candies, broken pieces of pretzel sticks with a golden-brown texture, and white chocolate chunks. The cookie shows a soft and chewy texture with visible bits of candy and pretzel inside. In the background, another whole cookie and a part of a silver scoop filled with red and green chocolate candies are slightly blurred. A red piece of cloth peeks into the bottom left corner of the frame. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular chocolate chips instead of white chocolate chips?

Yes, you can substitute regular semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips for the white chocolate chips to suit your taste preference.

Are these cookies gluten-free?

This recipe uses all-purpose flour, which contains gluten. To make them gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend suitable for baking, keeping in mind the texture may vary slightly.