Name: Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies (Sweet & Salty Holiday Favorite) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup salted butter, softened; ¾ cup brown sugar; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 2 egg yolks; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; ½ tsp baking soda; ½ tsp baking powder; ½ tsp salt; ¾ cup red & green M&M’s; ½ cup white chocolate chips; ½ cup crushed pretzels; ½ cup crushed potato chips; ¼ cup holiday sprinkles

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Introduction

Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies are a delightful mix of sweet and salty flavors, perfect for the holiday season. Packed with colorful M&M’s, white chocolate chips, pretzels, potato chips, and sprinkles, these cookies bring festive cheer in every bite.

A stack of five large cookies is shown, each cookie thick and round with a golden-brown color. Each cookie has a rough texture with visible pieces of red and green candy, white chocolate chips, and chopped nuts embedded throughout the dough. The top cookie is dusted lightly with white powdered sugar. The cookies sit on a dark wood surface, with some cookie crumbs and nut pieces scattered around. In the background, out of focus, are small Christmas lights and evergreen branches with red ornaments. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

½ cup salted butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¾ cup red & green M&M’s
½ cup white chocolate chips
½ cup crushed pretzels
½ cup crushed potato chips
¼ cup holiday sprinkles

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is fluffy and smooth.
Step 3: Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating well to combine.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Step 5: Gently fold in the M&M’s, white chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, crushed potato chips, and holiday sprinkles, preserving their shape.
Step 6: Scoop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each by about 2 inches.
Step 7: Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

For an extra chewy cookie, try using browned butter instead of softened butter.
Swap potato chips for your favorite salty snack like pretzel sticks or roasted nuts for a different crunch.
Use festive-colored white chocolate chips or add crushed candy canes for a minty twist.

Storage

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze the cookies in a sealed bag for up to 3 months. Reheat briefly in the microwave for a warm, melty treat.

How to Serve

The image shows two soft cookies stacked on top of each other on a white marbled surface, each cookie broken in half to reveal a gooey, melting white chocolate center dripping down the middle. The cookie dough is golden brown and studded with colorful red and green candy-coated chocolates, white chocolate chips, and small pieces of pecans scattered throughout. A light dusting of powdered sugar is sprinkled on top of the cookies, highlighting their crumbly texture and nuts. 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 for this recipe?

Salted butter is recommended here since it balances the sweet and salty flavors, but unsalted butter can be used if you reduce or omit the added salt.

Can I freeze the cookie dough before baking?

Yes, you can freeze scooped cookie dough balls on a baking sheet until firm, then transfer them to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding a couple of extra minutes to the baking time.