Description
These Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies are loaded with festive mix-ins like red and green M&Ms, chocolate chips, pretzels, and more! Perfect for using up pantry staples and creating a colorful, crowd-pleasing treat for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (150 g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (175 g) red and green M&Ms
- 1 cup (175 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (40 g) crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup (50 g) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup (45 g) shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
2. Prepare the dough:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
3. Add the mix-ins:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the M&Ms, chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, and any additional mix-ins like nuts or coconut.
4. Shape the cookies:
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
5. Bake the cookies:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Serve and enjoy:
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Feel free to swap in your favorite mix-ins like white chocolate chips, toffee bits, dried cranberries, or candy canes.
- For extra festive flair, press a few M&Ms or chocolate chips into the tops of the cookies before baking.
- If your dough is too soft, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking.