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Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies

Soft, chewy cookies packed with M&Ms, pretzels, chocolate chips, and toffee bits – a festive twist on the classic kitchen sink cookie for the holidays.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Christmas
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup white chocolate chips
  • 0.75 cup red and green M&Ms
  • 0.5 cup crushed pretzels
  • 0.5 cup toffee bits optional
  • 2 tbsp festive sprinkles

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand or stand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips, M&Ms, pretzels, toffee bits, and sprinkles.
  6. Scoop dough onto baking sheets and chill for 15–20 minutes.
  7. Bake 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
  8. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Press extra M&Ms on top before baking for a bakery-style finish. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.