Dessert

Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies Recipe

Name: Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 30 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

Byreem everly January 4, 2026January 4, 2026

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Introduction

These Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies are a delightful mix of sweet and salty flavors, packed with pretzels, potato chips, M&M’s, white chocolate, and festive sprinkles. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy treat, they bring together a fun blend of textures in every bite.

A stack of round, golden-brown cookies sits on a white plate with a thin red rim, each cookie topped with red, green, and white candy pieces and white chocolate chips mixed with bits of nuts, giving a textured and festive look, with a light dusting of powdered sugar adding a soft touch on top; in the background, there is a clear glass filled with creamy white milk and some blurred Christmas decorations with soft warm lights, all set on a white marbled surface. 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract, beating well to combine.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Step 5: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Step 6: Gently fold in the M&M’s, white chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, crushed potato chips, and holiday sprinkles.
Step 7: Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
Step 8: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
Step 9: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, try adding a touch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients.
Substitute the potato chips with your favorite flavored chips, like barbecue or sour cream and onion, for a twist.
Use festive red and green sprinkles to keep the cookies seasonal and colorful.

Storage

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To keep them fresh longer, place a slice of bread in the container to maintain softness. Reheat briefly in the microwave if you prefer them warm.

How to Serve

A stack of five thick cookies is shown, each cookie studded with red and green candy-coated chocolate pieces, white chocolate chips, and small bits of nuts scattered throughout. The cookies are golden brown and lightly dusted with powdered sugar, giving a soft white dusting on the surface. The sides of the cookies have a crumbly texture and the cookies are stacked one on top of another on a warm wood surface with some cookie crumbs and nut pieces around. In the background, blurry Christmas lights and decorations add a cozy festive feel. 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 just egg yolks?

Yes, you can use whole eggs, but the texture may be slightly different—potentially a bit cakier. Using only yolks helps keep the cookies rich and chewy.

How can I prevent the cookies from spreading too much?

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to help the cookies hold their shape better. Also, avoid using too much butter or over-creaming the mixture.