Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies Recipe

Introduction

Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies are a festive treat packed with a delightful mix of sweet and salty flavors. Loaded with M&M’s, white chocolate chips, pretzels, potato chips, and sprinkles, these chewy cookies are perfect for holiday celebrations and sure to impress your guests.

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 (sprinkles)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer for two minutes or until light and fluffy.
3. Step 3: Add the egg yolks and vanilla bean paste or extract, mixing on medium speed for two minutes until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
4. Step 4: Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
5. Step 5: Gently fold in the M&M’s, white chocolate chips, pretzel pieces, potato chip pieces, and jimmies using a spatula.
6. Step 6: Scoop the dough into 20 balls and arrange them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Optionally, sprinkle a few extra mix-ins on top of each dough ball for a festive look.
7. Step 7: Bake for 10–12 minutes, depending on desired texture: 10 minutes for chewier centers, 12 for crisper edges.
8. Step 8: Optional — while the cookies are still warm, use a large circular cookie cutter to gently swirl around each cookie, rounding their shape.
9. Step 9: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, about 10 more minutes.

Tips & Variations

• Measure your flour carefully by spooning it into your measuring cup and leveling it off with a knife, or weigh it (1 cup = 125 grams) to avoid dense cookies.
• Substitute the mix-ins with other favorites like butterscotch chips, nuts, or different chocolate chips if desired.
• Adding extra mix-ins on top of the dough balls before baking enhances the festive appearance.
• Beat the eggs well into the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy for perfectly textured cookies.

Storage

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, freeze the dough for up to two weeks and thaw in the refrigerator before baking. Reheat baked cookies briefly in the oven to refresh texture if desired.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I add in other mix-ins?

Absolutely! You can swap out one of the recipe’s mix-ins for your choice, like peanut butter chips, nuts, or different chocolates. The dough is already quite full, so it’s best not to add too many extras.

Can I make the dough ahead of time and chill it?

Yes, the dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 weeks. Allow the dough to come to room temperature before scooping and baking for best results.

Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies Recipe

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Sweet and salty Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies packed with pretzel and potato chip pieces, red and green M&M’s, white chocolate chips, and festive sprinkles. These chewy, flavorful cookies bring holiday fun and a delightful mix of textures, perfect for any Christmas cookie platter or holiday treat.

• Author: Maya
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
• Total Time: 27 minutes
• Yield: 20 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled (about 188 grams)
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

• 3/4 cup salted butter, softened (170 grams)
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed (150 grams)
• 1/4 cup granulated white sugar (50 grams)
• 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
• 2 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

Mix-ins

• 1/2 cup red and green M&M’s (about 85 grams)
• 1/3 cup white chocolate chips (about 60 grams)
• 1/3 cup pretzel pieces (about 30 grams)
• 1/3 cup potato chip pieces (about 15 grams)
• 2 tbsp red and green jimmies sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, add softened salted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Using an electric mixer, cream together for two minutes or until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. Add Egg Yolks and Vanilla: Mix in the egg yolks and vanilla bean paste (or extract) on medium speed for two minutes until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy.
4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix just until combined to avoid overmixing.
5. Fold in Mix-ins: Gently fold in the M&M’s, white chocolate chips, pretzel pieces, potato chip pieces, and sprinkles using a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6. Portion and Bake: Scoop the cookie dough into 20 equal balls and arrange them 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Optionally, add extra mix-ins on top of each dough ball for a festive look. Bake for 10-12 minutes—10 minutes for chewier centers and 12 minutes for crisper edges.
7. Shape Cookies (Optional): Immediately after removing from the oven, use a large circular cookie cutter and gently swirl it around each cookie to help achieve a perfect round shape.
8. Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, about 10 more minutes.
9. Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

Notes

• Measure flour properly by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it off, or better yet, weigh 1 cup as 125 grams to avoid using too much flour.
• Using a circular cookie cutter immediately after baking helps achieve neat, perfectly shaped cookies.
• Adding extra mix-ins on top of the dough balls before baking enhances appearance but is optional.
• Beat the egg yolks into the butter and sugar mixture until pale and fluffy for ideal texture.
• Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 2 weeks; bring to room temperature before baking.
• Feel free to substitute or add other mix-ins such as butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips, nuts, or other chocolate chips.

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