Best Kitchen Sink Christmas Cookies Recipe

I recently perfected my version of Everything Christmas Cookies made with a blend of all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, and both granulated and brown sugars. I mixed in pretzel pieces, potato chips, M&M’s, white chocolate chips and holiday sprinkles to craft a playful, sweet and salty holiday treat packed with surprising crunch.

I’ve been experimenting in the kitchen for a while now and these Best Kitchen Sink Christmas Cookies are now my absolute favorite. I mixed up 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, a pinch of baking soda and baking powder with 3/4 cup of softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and a bit of packed brown sugar.

Then I threw in one large egg and a couple teaspoons of vanilla extract to bind it all together. The fun part comes when you add a medley of surprises like crushed pretzel pieces, crispy potato chips, M&M’s, white chocolate chips and holiday sprinkles that give the cookies an amazing sweet and salty crunch.

I like to say these are not your average Christmas Cookies they’re more like a custom mix of everything Christmas Cookies. They add an element of surprise with every bite, making them a perfect treat for any cookie exchange.

Enjoy experimenting with them!

Why I Like this Recipe

1. I love that this recipe mixes sweet and salty flavors because the combination of M&M’s, white chocolate chips, and the salty crunch of pretzels and potato chips makes every bite interesting.
2. I really like how customizable it is; I can throw in my favorite mix-ins and make it uniquely mine, which makes baking way more fun.
3. I enjoy that it’s super easy to follow and doesn’t take long to whip up, even if I’m in a rush to have something tasty.
4. I also appreciate the festive touch of the holiday sprinkles which makes these cookies feel extra special during the holidays.

Ingredients

• All purpose flour provides essential carbs and protein, building structure in every bite.
• Unsalted butter adds rich flavor and moisture that make the cookies irresistibly soft.
• Granulated sugar and brown sugar supply sweetness and help keep the cookies delightfully moist.
• Crushed pretzel pieces offer a salty crunch that contrasts with the soft cookie dough.
• White chocolate chips melt into sweet pockets that blend perfectly with the salty notes.
• Holiday sprinkles add a festive look and fun sugary texture to complete the treat.
• M&M’s inject colorful, chocolaty bursts for extra sweetness and a playful crunch.
• Vanilla extract deepens the overall flavor, making every cookie taste extra yummy.

Ingredient Quantities

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup crushed pretzel pieces
• 1 cup crushed potato chips
• 1 cup M&M’s
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles

How to Make this

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

3. In a larger bowl, cream 3/4 cup of softened unsalted butter with 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.

4. Beat in 1 large egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until well combined.

5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until just blended.

6. Gently fold in 1 cup crushed pretzel pieces, 1 cup crushed potato chips, 1 cup M&M’s, 1 cup white chocolate chips and 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles making sure they are evenly distributed.

7. Scoop out rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space in between for the cookies to spread.

8. Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes until they are just lightly golden around the edges and soft in the middle.

9. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Enjoy these awesome kitchen sink cookies with a cold glass of milk, perfect for a festive treat!

Equipment Needed

1. Oven (preheated to 375°F)
2. Baking sheets
3. Parchment paper
4. Medium mixing bowl
5. Large mixing bowl
6. Whisk
7. Electric mixer or a hand whisk for creaming the butter and sugars
8. Measuring cups and spoons
9. Spatula for mixing and folding in add-ins
10. Cookie scoop or tablespoon for portioning the dough
11. Wire rack for cooling the cookies

FAQ

Best Kitchen Sink Christmas Cookies Recipe Substitutions and Variations

• All-purpose flour: You can try using whole wheat pastry flour or even a gluten-free all-purpose blend for a slightly different texture.
• Unsalted butter: If you dont have unsalted butter, using salted butter can work too. Just remember to cut back a tiny bit on the added salt in the recipe.
• Granulated sugar: Coconut sugar can be a good alternative if you want a slightly richer flavor, though the texture might be a bit different.
• Vanilla extract: You could swap vanilla for almond extract if you’re looking for a fun twist on the flavor.
• Holiday sprinkles: If youre out of these, try colored sugar beads or even chopped candied fruit to keep things festive.

Pro Tips

• Be careful when mixing in the extra goodies like pretzel pieces and chips – you wanna fold them in gently so they don’t break apart or melt too much; too much stirring can ruin the texture.

• Don’t overmix the dough after adding the dry ingredients – if you do, the cookies might turn out tough. Mix until it’s just done and everything is evenly distributed.

• Keep an eye on the cookies in the oven because every oven is different. Check them a minute or two early to make sure they don’t overbake, especially since they’re meant to be soft in the middle.

• Let the cookies chill on the baking sheet for a few minutes after taking them out. This helps them set up before you transfer them to a cooling rack, so they’re less likely to break.