CHRISTMAS KITCHEN SINK COOKIES
These Christmas kitchen sink cookies are packed with festive mix-ins like red and green M&Ms, pretzels, chocolate chips, and toffee bits. Every bite is chewy, crunchy, and full of holiday flavour — perfect for cookie exchanges!
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup red and green M&Ms
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped pretzels
- ½ cup toffee bits
- Optional: chopped pecans or festive sprinkles
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream Butter and Sugars:
- In a large bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Wet Ingredients:
- Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
Add Mix-Ins:
- Fold in M&Ms, chocolate chips, pretzels, toffee bits, and any optional extras.
Shape and Bake:
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Dough can be chilled for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Custom Mix-Ins: Try dried cranberries, mini marshmallows, or crushed candy canes for a fun twist.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Serving Tip: Great for holiday parties, cookie swaps, or gift tins.