Name: Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: American
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

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

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2: Add softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar to a large bowl. Cream together with an electric mixer for two minutes, or until light and fluffy.

Step 3: Add egg yolks and vanilla. Mix on medium speed for two minutes, until the mixture is pale and fluffy.

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

Step 5: Fold in M&M’s, white chocolate chips, pretzel pieces, potato chip pieces, and jimmies gently with a spatula until evenly distributed.

Step 6: Scoop the dough into 20 balls and arrange them two inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 7: Optional: Add a few extra mix-ins on top of each dough ball for a festive look.

Step 8: Bake for 10-12 minutes—10 minutes for chewier centers, 12 minutes for crisper edges.

Step 9: Optional: While still warm, press a large circular cookie cutter around each cookie to shape them perfectly by swirling gently.

Step 10: Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack for another 10 minutes.

Step 11: Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Tips & Variations

Try swapping M&M’s for your favorite holiday-themed candies or adding nuts for extra texture.

For a less sweet cookie, reduce the white chocolate chips or skip the jimmies.

Using room temperature egg yolks helps create a fluffier dough.

Pressing the cookies into shape after baking ensures even thickness and a polished look.

FAQs

Can I use whole eggs instead of just egg yolks?

Yes, you can substitute two whole eggs for the yolks, but the texture and richness may change slightly. Using only yolks creates a chewier, richer cookie.

What if I don’t have vanilla bean paste?

You can use an equal amount of vanilla extract instead. The flavor will still be delicious, though vanilla bean paste adds a subtle depth with its specks of vanilla.