Why Make This Recipe
Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies are the perfect holiday treat! These cookies mix sweet and salty flavors, making them truly unique. With a variety of fun ingredients like M&M’s, potato chips, and pretzels, each bite brings surprise and delight. They are easy to make and perfect for sharing with family and friends during the festive season. Plus, the colorful jimmies on top add a festive touch that everyone will love.
How to Make Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies
Ingredients:
- 2 Egg yolks
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- 3/4 cup Brown sugar, light packed
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/3 cup White chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup White sugar, granulated
- 1/3 cup Potato chip pieces
- 1/3 cup Pretzel pieces
- 3/4 cup Butter, salted
- 1/2 cup M&M’s, red and green
- 2 tbsp Red and green jimmies
- 2 tsp Vanilla bean paste or extract
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the salted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks and vanilla bean paste (or extract) to the creamed mixture and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips, potato chip pieces, pretzel pieces, and M&M’s.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle the tops with red and green jimmies for decoration.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
How to Serve Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies
These cookies are perfect as a snack or dessert. Serve them on a platter during holiday gatherings, or wrap them up as gifts for friends and family. A warm cookie with a glass of milk is always a delightful treat.
How to Store Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies
Store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for about a week. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them. Just place the cookies in a freezer-safe bag, and they will last for up to three months.
Tips to Make Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies
- Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Feel free to substitute the mix-ins with your favorite candies or nuts.
- Don’t overmix the dough, as this can make the cookies tough. Mix until just combined for soft cookies!
Variation
You can customize these cookies by using dark chocolate chips instead of white chocolate, or adding dried cranberries for a tart twist. Get creative with your favorite treats!
FAQs
1. Can I use other types of chips?
Yes! You can use milk chocolate or even peanut butter chips to change the flavor of the cookies.
2. What if I don’t have vanilla bean paste?
You can use regular vanilla extract instead. It will work just fine!
3. Can I make these cookies gluten-free?
Yes, you can use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend instead of regular flour to make them gluten-free.
Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These cookies mix sweet and salty flavors with M&M’s, potato chips, and pretzels, making them a festive treat perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- 2 Egg yolks
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- 3/4 cup Brown sugar, light packed
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/3 cup White chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup White sugar, granulated
- 1/3 cup Potato chip pieces
- 1/3 cup Pretzel pieces
- 3/4 cup Butter, salted
- 1/2 cup M&M’s, red and green
- 2 tbsp Red and green jimmies
- 2 tsp Vanilla bean paste or extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the salted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks and vanilla bean paste (or extract) to the creamed mixture and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips, potato chip pieces, pretzel pieces, and M&M’s.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle the tops with red and green jimmies for decoration.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing. Feel free to substitute the mix-ins with your favorite candies or nuts. Don’t overmix the dough to keep the cookies soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday treats, sweet and salty cookies