I love celebrating tradition in my kitchen by whipping up Christmas Inspired Cookies. My recipe combines 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, granulated sugar and eggs with unexpected treats like crunchy pretzels, crushed potato chips, M&M’s, white chocolate chips and holiday sprinkles. Every bite offers a playful sweet and salty twist.

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I’ve always been a fan of recipes that keep you guessing and these Kitchen Sink Christmas Cookies are no exception. I mixed together 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 cup unsalted butter, and 1 cup granulated sugar to create a simple dough base, then tossed in 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for that essential binding.

The magic begins when you fold in roughly chopped pretzels, crushed potato chips, M&M’s, 1/2 cup white chocolate chips and a sprinkle of holiday sprinkles. Its kinda wild how the salty and sweet collide in your mouth to form a cookie that resembles the perfect mash-up of everything Christmas cookies.

I truly believe this recipe can turn any cookie swap into a memorable event. Trust me its a little mishmash of flavors that stands out as a creative twist on the ordinary cookie game.

Why I Like this Recipe

I love how this recipe gives me the best of both worlds with sweet and salty flavors all in one bite. The mixins like pretzels, potato chips, and holiday sprinkles make every cookie a fun surprise that keeps me coming back for more. I also really dig how customizable it is – I can add my own twists, which makes baking way more exciting. Plus, the textures are just right; there’s a nice crunch combined with a soft center that reminds me of cozy holiday treats.

Ingredients

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All purpose flour: provides carbs for structure but isn’t loaded with fiber.
Unsalted butter: adds richness and moisture, making cookies tender and flavorful.
Granulated sugar: brings sweet taste and a slight crisp finish after baking.
Eggs: supply protein and binding power, helping the cookies rise perfectly.
Vanilla extract: lifts overall flavor with a warm aromatic charm despite no nutrition.
Chopped pretzels: give a salty crunch that nicely balances the sweet ingredients.
Crushed potato chips: deliver a unique crisp texture and subtle, briny notes.
Holiday sprinkles: offer fun visual appeal and a festive, sweet crunch bonus.

Ingredient Quantities

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup roughly chopped pretzels

1 cup crushed potato chips

1 cup M&M’s

1/2 cup white chocolate chips

1/2 cup holiday sprinkles

How to Make this

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1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

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

3. In another bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar until the mix looks light and fluffy.

4. Add 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.

5. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just incorporated.

6. Gently fold in 1 cup roughly chopped pretzels, 1 cup crushed potato chips, 1 cup M&M’s, 1/2 cup white chocolate chips and 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles.

7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheets leaving enough space for the cookies to spread.

8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden, then let the cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

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FAQ

Q: Can I make these cookies ahead of time?

A: Yup, you can mix your dough ahead and keep it in the fridge for a couple days, or even freeze it for later use. Just let it come to room temp before baking.

Q: What if I don’t have all the mix-ins like pretzels or potato chips?

A: No worries! You can swap them out with any crunchy snack you have lying around in your pantry. The idea is to have a mix of sweet and salty crunch.

Q: Are the holiday sprinkles necessary?

A: Not really, they’re just there to give a festive vibe. If they aren’t your thing, its perfectly fine to leave them out or add another candy.

Q: Should I mix all the ingredients together at once?

A: Nope, first mix your dry ingredients and set aside, then cream the butter and sugars, and finally add in the eggs and vanilla. Fold in the dry mix and then your mix-ins to keep things even.

Q: How can I customize these cookies more?

A: Feel free to experiment with different candies, nuts or even a pinch of cinnamon. The recipe is pretty forgiving so have fun and make it your own!

Best Kitchen Sink Christmas Cookies Recipe Substitutions and Variations

If you dont have unsalted butter, you can use salted butter instead but reduce the extra salt in the recipe a bit
You can try a gluten free all purpose flour blend for a twist but keep in mind it may change the texture slightly
If M&M’s are hard to find, regular chocolate chips work just fine
Dont worry if you lack white chocolate chips, milk or dark chocolate chips make a good substitute
If holiday sprinkles aren’t available, colorful baking sprinkles or even candied sugar crystals add a festive touch

Pro Tips

• If your dough seems too soft, try chilling it in the fridge for about 30 minutes; it’ll help keep the mix-ins like pretzels and chips from sinking to the bottom when bakin’.

• Be careful not to overmix your dough once you add the dry ingredients. Overworking it can lead to tough cookies instead of the soft, chewey ones you’re lookin for.

• When folding in the mix-ins, do it gently so you don’t break up the pretzel pieces or crush the M&M’s too much. You want to keep some texture in your cookies.

• For even baked cookies, use a cookie scoop if you have one and space them out properly on your sheet, so they don’t merge while bakin.