Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies: 7 Irresistible Mix-Ins

If there’s ever been a cookie that screams holiday cheer (and maybe a little chaos), it’s the Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies. These sweet, salty, chewy little miracles are like a Christmas party in your mouth – where everyone’s invited! We’re talking M&M’s, pretzels, potato chips, and white chocolate all coming together in one festive bite. It’s a recipe for fun, flavor, and a little mischief.

Whether you’re baking with kids, prepping for a cookie exchange, or just need a reason to turn up the Christmas playlist and dust yourself in flour (again), this recipe is going to be your new December favorite.

Why You’ll Love These Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies

Because they have everything! These cookies check all the boxes – buttery, chewy, crunchy, colorful, and oh-so-addictive. They capture the joy of the holidays in one perfect treat. Here’s why you’ll fall in love:

• Sweet and salty perfection – Pretzels and potato chips meet white chocolate and M&M’s. Enough said.
• Festive colors – The red and green M&M’s and jimmies make them sparkle with Christmas spirit.
• Family-friendly – Easy enough for little helpers to join in.
• Totally customizable – Swap mix-ins, get creative, and make them your own.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 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

How to Make Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies

Step 1: Preheat and Prep

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. This helps the cookies bake evenly (and saves you from sticky cleanup – you’re welcome).

Step 2: Cream the Butter and Sugar

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy. This step is where the magic begins!

Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients

Mix in the egg yolks and vanilla. Beat for another 2 minutes until the mixture is pale and creamy.

Step 4: Combine the Dry Ingredients

Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until everything comes together in a smooth dough.

Step 5: Stir in the Fun Stuff

Here’s where things get exciting! Fold in the M&M’s, white chocolate chips, pretzel pieces, potato chip pieces, and sprinkles. Don’t be shy – this is the heart of your Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies.

Step 6: Scoop and Bake

Roll or scoop the dough into 20 balls, placing them about 2 inches apart on your baking sheets. For that picture-perfect cookie look, press a few extra M&M’s or chips on top before baking.

Bake for 10–12 minutes – 10 for chewy centers or 12 for golden, crisp edges.

Step 7: Shape and Cool

Optional but highly recommended: as soon as the cookies come out of the oven, use a large circular cookie cutter to gently swirl around the edges for perfectly round cookies. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Aneta’s Tips for Perfect Cookies

• Use room-temperature butter and yolks – This gives you that soft, chewy texture we all crave.
• Don’t overbake! Cookies continue cooking a bit on the hot tray. Pull them when they still look slightly soft in the center.
• Add extra toppings before baking if you want Instagram-worthy cookies. Because we eat with our eyes first, right?
• Get creative! Swap in crushed candy canes, caramel bits, or even mini marshmallows for a fun twist.

A Little Holiday Story

These cookies first came to life during one of my frantic Christmas baking weekends (you know the kind—flour everywhere, timer beeping, kids sneaking dough). I was short on chocolate chips but had half bags of snacks in the pantry. In they went! The result? A cookie so good my family demanded it every year. Sometimes the best recipes are born from beautiful chaos.

FAQs About Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies

A Sweet Ending

These Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies are a joyful mashup of everything we love about the holidays – sweetness, crunch, color, and a touch of cozy chaos. They’re perfect for gifting, sharing, or sneaking straight off the cooling rack. So grab your mixing bowl, turn up the carols, and let the magic of Christmas fill your kitchen one cookie at a time.

Because when it comes to Christmas cookies, the more the merrier!

More Festive Treats & Holiday Inspiration

Looking for more ways to spread Christmas cheer? Here are a few delicious recipes from Chicken Magic Recipes that pair perfectly with your holiday baking marathon:

• Try this buttery and nostalgic Christmas Crack Recipe for an irresistible sweet-and-salty holiday snack.
• Balance your cookie tray with the creamy, dreamy Sugar Cookie Cheesecake — it’s pure holiday bliss in every bite.
• Add a savory touch to your spread with Baked Cranberry Brie Bites — the perfect appetizer for festive gatherings.
• And for another crowd-pleasing Christmas dessert, don’t miss the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Truffles — they’re fun, easy, and totally Instagram-worthy!

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