Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies – Sweet, Salty, and Packed with Holiday Magic!

When it comes to Christmas baking, some recipes are just pure joy—fun to make, loaded with goodies, and impossible to resist. Enter the Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies, the ultimate holiday cookie that has everything but the kitchen sink!

Imagine a soft, chewy cookie packed with red and green M&Ms, crushed pretzels, chocolate chips, toffee bits, and festive sprinkles. Every bite delivers the perfect mix of sweet, salty, crunchy, and chocolatey goodness.

These cookies are inspired by the popular “Panera Kitchen Sink Cookies,” but with a festive Christmas twist that makes them even better. Whether you’re baking for a cookie exchange, wrapping edible gifts, or filling Santa’s cookie plate, these cookies will absolutely steal the show.

🎄 Why You’ll Love These Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies

• Festive and colorful: Red and green M&Ms make them perfect for holiday parties.
• Loaded with flavor: Chocolate, pretzels, toffee, and sprinkles—need we say more?
• Soft and chewy centers: Crisp edges with perfectly gooey middles.
• Great for gifting: Wrap them up in cellophane bags or tins for the perfect homemade present.
• Kid-friendly recipe: Great for baking with little helpers who love adding toppings!

🍫 What Are Kitchen Sink Cookies?

The name says it all—these cookies are loaded with everything but the kitchen sink. They’re a mix of sweet and salty ingredients like chocolate, toffee, caramel, nuts, and pretzels, all packed into one cookie dough.

For the Christmas version, we add festive holiday touches like red and green M&Ms, white chocolate chips, and sprinkles to give these cookies a cheery, seasonal twist.

🧂 Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Cookie Dough:

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Mix-Ins:

• ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup white chocolate chips
• ¾ cup red and green M&Ms
• ½ cup crushed pretzels
• ½ cup toffee bits (optional but amazing!)
• 2 tablespoons festive sprinkles

🧁 How to Make Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies

Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy—about 2 minutes.

Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla
Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Beat until combined.

Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Don’t overmix—the cookies will be softer this way!

Step 6: Add the Fun Stuff
Fold in the chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, M&Ms, pretzel pieces, toffee bits, and sprinkles. Make sure all the mix-ins are evenly distributed.

Step 7: Scoop and Chill
Scoop cookie dough balls (about 2 tablespoons each) onto a baking sheet. Chill the dough for 15–20 minutes before baking for the best chewy texture.

Step 8: Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly soft.

Step 9: Cool
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies

Soft, chewy cookies packed with M&Ms, pretzels, chocolate chips, and toffee bits – a festive twist on the classic kitchen sink cookie for the holidays.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 32 minutes mins

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Christmas

Calories: 230

Ingredients

  

• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 0.5 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter softened
• 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs large
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup white chocolate chips
• 0.75 cup red and green M&Ms
• 0.5 cup crushed pretzels
• 0.5 cup toffee bits optional
• 2 tbsp festive sprinkles

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Hand or stand mixer
• Baking sheets
• Wire rack

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chips, M&Ms, pretzels, toffee bits, and sprinkles.
6. Scoop dough onto baking sheets and chill for 15–20 minutes.
7. Bake 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
8. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Press extra M&Ms on top before baking for a bakery-style finish. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

🎅 Baking Tips for Perfect Kitchen Sink Cookies

• Chill the dough: It helps the cookies keep their shape and prevents excessive spreading.
• Don’t overbake: Take them out when they’re still a little soft—they’ll finish setting as they cool.
• Add extra M&Ms on top: Press a few more M&Ms into the dough before baking for a bakery-style look.
• Balance your mix-ins: You can add lots of ingredients, but make sure you don’t overload the dough—it needs structure!

🌟 Creative Add-In Variations

Want to make these cookies your own? Try swapping or adding some of these:

• Chopped nuts: Walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
• Coconut flakes: Add tropical flair.
• Dried cranberries: For a chewy, tart contrast.
• Mini marshmallows: For a gooey, s’mores-inspired twist.
• Crushed potato chips: If you want to lean into the salty-sweet magic!

🎁 Make-Ahead and Storage Tips

To Store:
Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

To Freeze (Baked):
Place cooled cookies in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

To Freeze (Dough):
Scoop dough balls onto a tray, freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding 1–2 extra minutes to the baking time.

🎄 Perfect for Gifting and Parties

These Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies are great for:

• Cookie exchanges – they stand out with color and texture.
• Holiday dessert platters – pair with fudge, bark, and truffles.
• Edible gifts – pack in tins or jars with a festive ribbon.
• Santa’s snack plate – even the big guy won’t be able to resist!

They’re a treat that combines all your favorite Christmas flavors in one chewy, chocolatey, crunchy bite.

🍬 How to Package as Gifts

1. Stack 3–4 cookies in clear cellophane bags.
2. Tie with red and green twine or ribbon.
3. Add a tag that says “Sweet Wishes from Our Kitchen Sink!”

They also look adorable in holiday cookie tins or mason jars layered with colorful paper liners.

💡 Fun Fact:

The original “Kitchen Sink Cookie” was made famous by Panera Bread and got its name because it used “everything but the kitchen sink.” The Christmas version takes that same playful energy and dresses it up with seasonal flair—making it the most fun cookie you’ll bake all year.

🧁 Nutrition (Per Cookie)

• Calories: 230
• Carbs: 30g
• Fat: 11g
• Protein: 3g
• Sugar: 18g
• Sodium: 190mg

🎀 Final Thoughts

These Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies are the perfect example of what makes holiday baking magical: a little chaos, a lot of fun, and a ton of flavor.

They’re easy, crowd-pleasing, and totally customizable. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just looking for a fun holiday treat to share, these cookies are guaranteed to make your kitchen smell amazing and your cookie tins overflow with festive cheer.

So grab your mixing bowl, raid your pantry, and toss in everything but the kitchen sink—because it’s cookie season, and these are bound to become your new Christmas favorite! 🎄🍪