Sweet and Salty Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies Made Easy

Delightful Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies with a sweet and salty twist, featuring M&M's and pretzels for festive flavor.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 37

Servings: 20 cookies

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Batter

1 cup Salted Butter Optional: Use unsalted butter; add a pinch of salt.
1 cup Light Brown Sugar Sub: Dark brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
1/2 cup Granulated White Sugar No substitution needed.
2 large Egg Yolks Do not substitute; egg whites may alter texture.
2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste or Extract Sub: Vanilla extract if paste is unavailable.
2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure properly to avoid density; can also use gluten-free flour blend.
1 teaspoon Baking Powder No substitute for desired texture.
1 teaspoon Baking Soda Necessary for cookie structure.
1 pinch Salt Use only if unsalted butter is substituted.

For the Mix-Ins

1 cup Red and Green M&M’s Sub: Other chocolate candies as desired.
1 cup White Chocolate Chips Sub: Semi-sweet chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
1 cup Pretzel Pieces Sub: Nuts if preferred.
1 cup Potato Chip Pieces Sub: Use additional pretzels or other snacks.
1 cup Red and Green Jimmies (Sprinkles) Sub: Any sprinkles available.

Equipment

Baking sheets
parchment paper
Electric mixer
Cookie scoop

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the egg yolks and vanilla, mixing for another 2 minutes until well combined.
Gently stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
Fold in the M&M's, white chocolate chips, pretzels, and potato chips until evenly distributed.
Scoop the dough into approximately 20 equal portions on the prepared sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Optional: Sprinkle extra M&M's and pretzels on top of each ball before baking.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.
Optionally shape cookies with a circular cookie cutter right after baking.
Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are quick to make and perfect for festive occasions. Customize add-ins for endless variations.

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