Introduction

Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies are a delightful mix of sweet, salty, and crunchy all in one bite. Packed with colorful M&M’s, white chocolate, pretzels, and potato chips, these festive cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or everyday treats.

A white plate is filled with about twelve round cookies, each topped with red and green M&M candies, pieces of pretzels, red, green, and white sprinkles, and white chocolate chips. The cookies have a golden-brown color with a textured, slightly cracked surface. Around the plate, there are three small white bowls: one with pretzels, one with red and green M&M candies, and one with white chocolate chips. The plate and bowls sit on a white marbled surface, and a red ribbon lies next to the plate. 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 and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer for about two minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract or paste, then mix on medium speed for two minutes until pale and fluffy.
Step 4: Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
Step 5: Gently fold in the M&M’s, white chocolate chips, pretzel pieces, potato chip pieces, and jimmies using a spatula until evenly distributed.
Step 6: Scoop the dough into 20 balls and space them two inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Step 7: (Optional) Sprinkle extra mix-ins on top of each cookie dough ball for a festive look.
Step 8: Bake for 10-12 minutes, baking closer to 10 minutes for chewier centers or 12 minutes for crisper edges.
Step 9: (Optional) Immediately after baking, press a large circular cookie cutter around each cookie to shape them perfectly by swirling gently.
Step 10: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely for about 10 more minutes.
Step 11: Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.

Tips & Variations

Substitute regular chocolate chips for white chocolate chips if preferred, or add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
To avoid spreading, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
Feel free to swap M&M’s colors according to the occasion or use peanut butter chips for a different flavor.
Use a cookie scoop for even-sized cookies that bake uniformly.

Storage

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. To refresh, warm the cookies in a microwave for about 10 seconds to soften the centers before serving.

How to Serve

A close-up view of a single cookie with a bite taken out of it, showing a soft, light brown base filled with colorful candy pieces in green and red, along with visible pretzel bits and a white chocolate chip. The cookie appears thick and chewy, with a slightly rough texture and small red and green sprinkles scattered throughout. In the background, there's another cookie and a white bowl filled with more red and green candy pieces, all set on a white marbled surface. The scene captures a festive, holiday feel. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use salted or unsalted butter?

Use salted butter as called for in the recipe to balance the sweetness and enhance the flavors. If using unsalted butter, add a pinch more salt to the dough.

Why are there potato chips in the cookies?

Potato chips add a unique salty crunch that contrasts with the sweetness and soft texture of the cookie, creating a delicious sweet-and-savory bite.