When it comes to festive treats, Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies are in a league of their own. These cookies are the ultimate holiday indulgence, jam-packed with everything you love about Christmas—crunchy pretzels, gooey chocolate chips, colorful sprinkles, and a hint of toffee.

Every bite feels like a celebration of the season, with textures and flavors that keep you coming back for more. Pair these delightful cookies with a warm mug of Hot Chocolate for a cozy winter treat or a scoop of creamy Vanilla Ice Cream to create a heavenly dessert duo.

Perfect for cookie exchanges, gifting, or just enjoying at home with loved ones, these cookies bring a little magic to every occasion.

What makes these cookies special is their versatility. They’re a “clean out the pantry” dream, letting you mix and match your favorite add-ins to make them uniquely yours. Whether you’re a fan of salty-sweet combos or all-out chocolate bliss, Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies are the perfect canvas for holiday cheer.

Why I Love This Recipe (And You Will Too)

Baked cookies resting on a wire cooling rack on the white marble cooktop, with a light dusting of sprinkles and festive holiday decorations in the background.

Bursting with flavor: Every bite is an explosion of salty, sweet, and chocolatey goodness.
Festive and fun: A great way to use up leftover holiday candies and sprinkles while creating a colorful treat.
Easy to customize: Swap ingredients to match your taste or use what you have on hand.
Perfect for gifting: These cookies look beautiful in a festive tin and are always a hit!
Ideal for gatherings: They’re the kind of cookies that disappear in seconds at parties.

Make these Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies your new holiday tradition. They’re fun to make, delicious to eat, and impossible to resist.

Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies Recipe

These festive cookies are packed with crunchy pretzels, potato chips, white chocolate, and colorful M&M’s, making them a fun and unique treat! Perfect for any holiday celebration or just a special snack.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 20

Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

Electric Mixer or Hand Mixer
2 Baking sheets
Parchment paper
Spatula
Cooling rack
Cookie scoop (optional)
Cookie cutter (optional)

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

Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
Add egg yolks and vanilla, mixing until pale and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, mixing until combined.
Gently fold in M&M’s, white chocolate chips, pretzels, potato chips, and sprinkles.
Scoop dough into 20 balls and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheets. (Optional: Add extra mix-ins on top for decoration.)
Bake for 10-12 minutes, depending on your desired cookie texture.
(Optional) After baking, use a large circular cookie cutter to shape the cookies perfectly.
Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack for another 10 minutes.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.