Best Kitchen Sink Christmas Cookies Recipe

I whipped up a batch of Christmas Inspired Cookies using all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, M&M’s, crunchy pretzels, and holiday sprinkles. I added the unexpected crunch of potato chips, and each bite offers a delightful mix of sweetness and saltiness that has me excited to share this festive treat with everyone.

I’ve gotta tell you about these Best Kitchen Sink Christmas Cookies I’ve just made. They’re one of the craziest, most fun recipes I’ve ever tried.

I mixed together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt with 3/4 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 3/4 cup packed brown sugar. Then I added in a teaspoon vanilla extract and a large egg to bring it all together.

This cookie is packed with delightful surprises like 1 cup roughly chopped crunchy pretzels, 1 cup crushed potato chips, 1 cup M&M’s, 1 cup white chocolate chips, and 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles. Every bite gives you that perfect mix of sweet and salty, kinda like those famous everything Christmas cookies we all crave during the holidays.

If you’re up for experimenting and enjoy a cookie that’s a bit out there, you’ll definitely want to try these adventurous sink cookies!

Why I Like this Recipe

I really like this recipe because it offers a rad mix of sweet and salty flavors that keep my tastebuds guessing. The addition of crunchy pretzels, potato chips, and holiday sprinkles makes every bite interesting, and I love that texture. I also appreciate how easy it is to switch up the mix-ins so I can make it my own each time I bake. Plus, it’s a great recipe to share with friends and family during the holidays because it feels festive and fun to eat, even if it doesn’t look perfect.

Ingredients

• All-Purpose Flour: Gives structure and bulk essential for the cookie’s rise, a carbohydrate source.
• Unsalted Butter: Provides richness and moisture, plus healthy fats for better taste.
• Crunchy Pretzels: Add a salty crunch, a fun twist and a little fiber boost.
• Crushed Potato Chips: Infuse extra salt and crispiness, making every bite surprisingly exciting.
• M&M’s: Deliver sweet chocolate bursts and colorful fun throughout the cookie.
• Holiday Sprinkles: Add festive cheer and extra sweetness, elevating the cookie’s visual appeal.

Ingredient Quantities

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup roughly chopped crunchy pretzels
• 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 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

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

3. In a bigger bowl, beat 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened) with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 3/4 cup packed brown sugar until the mixture is smooth.

4. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and then beat in a large egg until its well combined.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, stirring until just mixed, dont overdo it.

6. Fold in 1 cup roughly chopped crunchy pretzels, 1 cup crushed potato chips, 1 cup M&M’s, 1 cup white chocolate chips and 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles so theyre evenly distributed throughout the dough.

7. Drop tablespoon sized scoops of dough onto your prepared cookie sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie.

8. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges start to turn lightly golden while the centers may look a little soft.

9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes then transfer them onto a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Enjoy your awesome, festive Kitchen Sink Christmas Cookies with family and friends!

Equipment Needed

1. Oven
2. Cookie sheet
3. Parchment paper or non-stick spray
4. Medium bowl for dry ingredients
5. Large bowl for wet ingredients
6. Electric or hand mixer
7. Measuring cups and spoons
8. Spatula or wooden spoon
9. Tablespoon or small ice cream scoop
10. Wire cooling rack

FAQ

Best Kitchen Sink Christmas Cookies Recipe Substitutions and Variations

• For the baking soda, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder instead. It might change the cookie’s texture a bit but it works in a pinch.
• If you don’t have unsalted butter, salted butter can be used, just remember to cut out some salt from the recipe to balance things out.
• If you ran out of white chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips or even milk chocolate chips might do the trick if you prefer a richer taste.
• You can swap the crunchy pretzels for crushed graham crackers. It’s not the same texture, but it gives a nice twist if you dont mind the change.
• If holiday sprinkles arent available or you wanna try something different, colorful sugar crystals can be used instead to keep the festive look.

Pro Tips

1. Make sure you mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl and then carefully add them to the butter mixture. Doing this helps keep the cookie soft and stops it from turning tough if you overmix it.

2. Always fold in your mix-ins gently so you don’t break up the pretzels, chips, or chocolate too much. This way, every bite has a good chunk of flavor and crunch.

3. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a rack. They might be really soft when you take them out of the oven but will firm up and get just right as they cool.

4. Watch your cookies closely in the oven. They can go from soft perfect to too done pretty fast so keep an eye on them and take them out when the edges start turning light golden.