Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our special occasion Kitchen Sink Cookies, a delightful treat that combines sweet and salty flavors in every bite. These cookies are packed with colorful M&M’s, white chocolate chips, crunchy pretzel pieces, and crispy potato chips, making them an exciting addition to your holiday celebrations. With just 15 minutes of prep time, they’re perfect for family gatherings or as cheerful gifts. Involve kids in the baking process for a fun and memorable experience. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or packaged as gifts, these versatile cookies will surely become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
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- 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 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add egg yolks and vanilla; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the mixture; mix until just combined.
- Fold in M&M’s, white chocolate chips, pretzel pieces, potato chip pieces, and sprinkles until evenly distributed.
- Scoop dough into balls (about 20) and place them on prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Optionally sprinkle extra mix-ins on top before baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes; remove when edges are lightly golden.
- Cool briefly on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg