- Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Festive Mix-Ins Customizable
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup red and green M&M candies
- ½ cup crushed pretzels
- ½ cup butterscotch chips
- ½ cup toffee bits
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
- Caramel bits or chopped soft caramels optional
- Festive sprinkles for topping
- Feel free to adjust the quantities based on your preference. The beauty of this recipe is its flexibility making it one of the most enjoyable holiday baking recipes to personalize.
Required Kitchen Tools
You don’t need specialized equipment to prepare Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies, which is another reason they’re a favorite during the holiday rush. Below are the recommended tools to make baking even easier:
Mixing bowls
Hand mixer or stand mixer
Silicone spatula or wooden spoon
Measuring cups and spoons
Baking sheets
Parchment paper or baking mats
Cookie scoop (optional, for uniform cookies)
Cooling rack