Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies

If you love holiday baking and can’t decide which flavor to choose, why not have them all? Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies are the ultimate treat for indecisive cookie lovers. Packed with chocolate, nuts, pretzels, candies, and festive cheer, these cookies truly have everything but the kitchen sink. They’re soft, chewy, colorful, and bursting with flavor, making them a must-have addition to your list of Christmas cookies.

Whether you’re preparing for a holiday party, gifting homemade treats, or simply indulging in seasonal baking, these cookies are a festive crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough:

• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed

• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Add-Ins (Customize to your taste):

• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

• 1/2 cup crushed pretzels

• 1/3 cup holiday M&Ms (red and green)

• 1/3 cup toffee bits

• 1/3 cup shredded coconut (optional)

• 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

• 2 tablespoons festive sprinkles

Required Kitchen Tools

• Stand mixer or hand-held electric mixer

• Mixing bowls

• Measuring cups and spoons

• Rubber spatula

• Baking sheets

• Parchment paper or silicone baking mat

• Cookie scoop (optional)

• Cooling rack

 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Cream the Butter and Sugars

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together using a mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

Step 2: Add Eggs and Vanilla

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a dough forms.

Step 4: Fold in the Add-Ins

Using a spatula or wooden spoon, fold in the chocolate chips, pretzels, M&Ms, toffee bits, coconut, nuts, and sprinkles. Don’t overmix—just until evenly distributed.

Step 5: Chill the Dough

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour. This helps the cookies keep their shape and enhances the flavor.

Step 6: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

Step 7: Scoop and Bake

Scoop out heaping tablespoons of dough (or use a medium cookie scoop) and roll into balls. Place on the baking sheet 2 inches apart.

Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.

Step 8: Cool and Serve

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Enjoy warm or store once fully cooled.

 Helpful Tips for the Best Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies

• Chill the dough for thicker, chewier cookies that hold their shape.

• Don’t skip the pretzels – they add a perfect salty crunch to balance the sweetness.

• Customize your add-ins based on what you have—mini marshmallows, dried cranberries, crushed peppermint, or cinnamon chips also work great.

• Add a final sprinkle of flaky sea salt after baking to elevate the flavor even more.

• Freeze the dough balls for future baking—just bake a minute or two longer from frozen.

 Approximate Nutritional Value (Per Cookie – yields ~30 cookies)

• Calories: 210

• Total Fat: 11g

• Saturated Fat: 6g

• Carbohydrates: 26g

• Sugar: 17g

• Protein: 2g

• Sodium: 95mg

Note: Nutritional values vary depending on chosen add-ins and portion size.

 Conclusion

If you’re looking for fun, flavor-packed Christmas cookies that bring smiles to every face, these Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat. Loaded with sweet and salty surprises in every bite, they’re as festive as they are satisfying.