Festive Fun Kitchen Sink Cookies! ✨
Making these delightful Christmas cookies is a breeze! Just follow these simple steps for a truly festive treat that's easy to whip up.
Equipment
- Electric Mixer
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Spatula
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup salted butter softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 large egg yolks at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
- 1/2 cup red and green M&M's
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup crushed pretzel pieces
- 1/3 cup crushed potato chip pieces
- 2 tablespoons red and green jimmies (sprinkles)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper – this makes cleanup super easy!
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat them together for about 2 minutes until the mixture is beautifully light and fluffy.
- Stir in the egg yolks and vanilla extract or paste. Continue mixing on medium speed for another 2 minutes until the mixture looks pale and even fluffier. This step is key for a great texture!
- Gently add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the bowl. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix the dough.
- Now for the exciting part! Add the M&M's, white chocolate chips, crushed pretzel pieces, potato chip pieces, and sprinkles. Gently fold them into the dough with a spatula until everything is evenly distributed.
- Scoop the dough into 20 equal-sized balls. Arrange them about 2 inches apart on your prepared baking sheets. For an extra pretty touch, feel free to press a few extra mix-ins onto the top of each cookie before baking! Bake for 10-12 minutes (10 minutes for chewier centers, or 12 minutes for crispier edges).
- Once baked, let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Then, carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for another 10 minutes. Enjoy your perfectly crafted holiday treats!
Notes
Store any leftover cookies fresh in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information (estimated per cookie):
Calories: 230
Total Carbs: 32g
Net Carbs: 31g
Fats: 13g
Protein: 2.5g
Calories: 230
Total Carbs: 32g
Net Carbs: 31g
Fats: 13g
Protein: 2.5g
