Why is it called a kitchen sink cookie?

Because you toss in everything but the kitchen sink—sweet, salty, crunchy, and chewy mix-ins all in one dough.

What is the most famous Christmas cookie?

Classic sugar cookies are probably the most loved, but these Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies might steal that title once you try them.

What’s in a kitchen sink cookie?

Usually a mix of M&M’s, chocolate chips, pretzels, potato chips, and anything else you have on hand. It’s all about creativity and texture.

What does a kitchen sink cookie taste like?

Each bite is a surprise—sweet from chocolate, salty from pretzels, creamy from butter, and crunchy from chips. It’s the best mix of contrasts in one festive cookie.

Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies – Easy, Fun & Festive Treat

Description

Chewy, crunchy, sweet and salty Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies packed with M&M’s, white chocolate, pretzels, potato chips, and festive sprinkles. Quick prep, no chill, and perfect for gifting.

Ingredients

Scale

¾ cup salted butter, softened

¾ cup light brown sugar, packed

¼ cup granulated white sugar

2 egg yolks, at room temperature

2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract

1½ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)

½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

½ cup red and green M&M’s

⅓ cup white chocolate chips

⅓ cup pretzel pieces

⅓ cup potato chip pieces

2 tbsp red and green jimmies (sprinkles)

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.

3. Add egg yolks and vanilla. Mix 2 minutes until pale and creamy.

4. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until combined.

5. Fold in M&M’s, white chocolate chips, pretzels, potato chips, and sprinkles.

6. Scoop dough into 20 balls. Place 2 inches apart on lined sheets. Optionally add extra mix-ins on top.

7. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Bake 10 for chewy centers or 12 for crisp edges.

8. Optional: shape cookies right out of the oven with a large round cookie cutter for even edges.

9. Cool on sheets 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for 10 minutes.

Notes

Storage: store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Substitutions: swap in butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips, nuts, or other chocolates. Keep total mix-ins the same.

Make ahead: refrigerate dough up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 weeks. Let dough rest at room temperature before baking.

Pro tips: spoon and level flour or weigh it. Beat butter and sugars until fluffy. Press extra mix-ins on top before baking. Use a cookie cutter after baking to tidy edges.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 to 12 minutes
Category: Christmas Cookies
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 193
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 180 mg
Fat: 10.3 g
Saturated Fat: 6.4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3.7 g
Trans Fat: 0.2 g
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Fiber: 0.6 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 35 mg