Name: Crave-Worthy Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies to Share & Enjoy Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup Salted Butter (or unsalted butter for a lighter option); 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar (or dark brown sugar for deeper flavor); 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar; 2 Egg Yolks (or flaxseed meal with water for vegan version); 1 tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste or Extract (or pure vanilla extract); 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (or gluten-free flour blend); 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1 cup Red and Green M&M’s (or chocolate chips); 1 cup White Chocolate Chips (or semi-sweet chocolate chips); 1 cup Pretzel Pieces (or crushed nuts for allergy-friendly); 1 cup Potato Chip Pieces (can be omitted or replaced with pretzels); 1/4 cup Red and Green Jimmies (or any colorful sprinkles)

Ingredients

1 cup Salted Butter (or unsalted butter for a lighter option)

3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar (or dark brown sugar for deeper flavor)

1/2 cup Granulated Sugar

2 Egg Yolks (or flaxseed meal with water for vegan version)

1 tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste or Extract (or pure vanilla extract)

2 cups All-Purpose Flour (or gluten-free flour blend)

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

1 teaspoon Baking Soda

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1 cup Red and Green M&M’s (or chocolate chips)

1 cup White Chocolate Chips (or semi-sweet chocolate chips)

1 cup Pretzel Pieces (or crushed nuts for allergy-friendly)

1 cup Potato Chip Pieces (can be omitted or replaced with pretzels)

1/4 cup Red and Green Jimmies (or any colorful sprinkles)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.

Step 3: Mix in the egg yolks and vanilla extract until well combined and pale in color.

Step 4: Gently add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, stirring until just combined.

Step 5: Fold in the red and green M&M’s, white chocolate chips, pretzel pieces, potato chip pieces, and sprinkles evenly.

Step 6: Scoop approximately 20 balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 7: Bake for 10-12 minutes. As soon as they come out, use a cookie cutter to reshape the cookies for a uniform look.

Step 8: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

For a vegan version, replace egg yolks with flaxseed meal mixed with water and use dairy-free butter.

Swap potato chip pieces with extra pretzel pieces for a nut-free version safe for allergies.

Use dark brown sugar instead of light for a richer, caramel-like flavor.

For added texture, try adding chopped nuts or shredded coconut in place of sprinkles.

FAQs

Can I make these cookies gluten-free?

Yes, simply substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend of equal measure. Make sure your other ingredients like baking powder and chips are also gluten-free.

How do I keep the cookies from spreading too much?

Using chilled dough helps maintain their shape. Also, avoid over-creaming the butter and sugar, and use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent spreading on the baking sheet.