Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.9 from holiday bakers and cookie lovers)
Soft and Chewy | Fully Loaded | Family-Approved
Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat, packed with everything but the kitchen sink. Loaded with chocolate chips, pretzels, candy pieces, and festive add-ins, these cookies are soft in the center, slightly crisp on the edges, and perfect for using up leftover holiday sweets. Ideal for cookie exchanges, dessert platters, and fun baking days with family.
Why You’ll Love These Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 10–12 minutes
Makes: 24 cookies
Budget-Friendly
Texture: Soft centers with crisp edges
Perfect For: Holiday baking, cookie swaps, and party trays
Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies Ingredients – Mix and Match Favorites
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup holiday candy pieces or M&M-style chocolates
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups chocolate chips (milk, dark, or semi-sweet)
- ½ cup crushed pretzels
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup chopped nuts or toffee bits, optional
How to Make Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies – Easy and Customizable
Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
Step 3: Combine and Fold
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Gently fold in chocolate chips, pretzels, candy pieces, and any optional add-ins.
Step 4: Scoop and Bake
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.
Step 5: Cool and Enjoy
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Add-In Ideas and Helpful Tips
- Use leftover holiday chocolates or candy canes
- Swap pretzels for crushed cornflakes or potato chips
- Chill dough for thicker cookies
- Sprinkle flaky salt on top before baking for contrast
What Everyone’s Saying About These Cookies
“These were a huge hit at our cookie exchange.” – Lauren B.
“So fun to customize and incredibly soft.” – Kevin R.
“Perfect way to use up all our holiday candy.” – Samantha H.
🎄 Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies – Loaded, Chewy, and Holiday-Perfect
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips, M&M’s, pretzels, nuts, and any additional mix-ins.
- Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers look slightly underbaked.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
FAQ – Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies
If you love loaded holiday treats, be sure to try Cristal Recipes’ Christmas Cookie Bars — another easy, festive dessert perfect for Christmas baking.
