When the holiday season arrives, nothing beats the joy of baking Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies fun, festive treats loaded with chocolate, pretzels, candies, and all your favorite mix-ins. These colorful cookies embody everything we love about christmas baked goods: warmth, sweetness, texture, and the magic of turning simple ingredients into homemade gifts everyone adores.
I still remember the first batch I made on a chilly December afternoon. Christmas music played softly, the kitchen smelled like melted chocolate and toasted pecans, and the baking sheet looked like a winter wonderland of sprinkles and crushed candies. Every bite was crunchy, chewy, salty, and sweet the perfect combination for easy Christmas cookies that disappear faster than you can bake them.
Whether you’re prepping homemade cookies for gifting, adding something fun to your dessert board, or looking for quick desserts for holiday parties, this recipe delivers crowd-pleasing flavor in every bite.
Why You’ll Love These Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies
These cookies truly have everything but the kitchen sink and that’s exactly what makes them special.
Loaded with Mix-Ins
Chocolate chips, pretzels, M&Ms, sprinkles, toffee bits, nuts, marshmallows mix and match your favorites.
Perfect for Gifting
They pack beautifully into cookie tins and stay soft for days.
Fun Holiday Activity
Kids love adding the colorful candy and sprinkles.
Beginner-Friendly
If you can stir and scoop, you can make these easy Christmas cookies.
Customizable
Swap in your favorite flavors for endless Christmas cookies ideas.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here’s everything that goes into these festive, fully loaded cookies:
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Chocolate chips (milk, semisweet, or white)
- Crushed pretzels
- Holiday M&Ms
- Toffee bits or caramel bits
- Christmas sprinkles
- Optional: chopped pecans, mini marshmallows, crushed peppermint, butterscotch chips
How to Make Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies (Step-by-Step)
1. Cream the Butter and Sugars
Beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add Eggs and Vanilla
Mix until smooth and fully combined.
3. Add Dry Ingredients
Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Add to the wet mixture.
4. Fold in the Mix-Ins
Gently stir in chocolate chips, pretzels, M&Ms, sprinkles, and any extras.
5. Scoop the Cookie Dough
Use a cookie scoop for even baking. Place on a lined baking sheet.
6. Bake
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
7. Add More Candy on Top
Press extra M&Ms or sprinkles onto warm cookies for that festive finish.
Make-Ahead & Storage Tips
Store
Keep in an airtight container for 5–7 days.
Freeze
Freeze baked cookies for 3 months or freeze dough balls for fresh cookies anytime.
Gift Idea
Add cookies to Christmas tins or wrap individually in holiday bags with ribbon.
Variations & Fun Christmas Cookies Ideas
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Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies – Loaded, Festive, and Easy to Customize
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
- Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies are fun, festive holiday treats loaded with chocolate, pretzels, candies, and more. Perfect for gifting or parties.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup crushed pretzels
- 1 cup holiday M&Ms
- 1/2 cup toffee or caramel bits
- 1/4 cup Christmas sprinkles
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans, mini marshmallows, crushed peppermint
Instructions
- Cream butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to wet mix.
- Fold in chocolate chips, pretzels, M&Ms, sprinkles, and extras.
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheet using cookie scoop.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9–12 minutes, until edges are golden.
- Top warm cookies with extra M&Ms or sprinkles.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Store in airtight container for 5–7 days.
- Freeze dough balls for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Double Chocolate Version
Use cocoa powder in the dough and add white chocolate chips.
Peppermint Crunch
Add crushed candy canes and white chocolate chips.
Marshmallow Swirl
Fold in mini marshmallows for gooey pockets of sweetness.
Nut Lover’s Mix
Add pecans, walnuts, or cashews.
Red & Green M&M Explosion
Use only Christmas-colored candies for maximum festive vibes.
These variations help you turn one recipe into dozens of Christmas cookies ideas perfect for gifting and parties.
Tips for the Best Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies
- Don’t overbake soft centers = perfect texture.
- Reserve some mix-ins to press on top before baking.
- Chill dough 20–30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Use parchment paper to prevent spreading.
- Add sprinkles at the end to keep their color vibrant.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why are these called Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies?
Because they include everything but the kitchen sink chocolate, pretzels, candies, sprinkles, and more.
2. Can I make these Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies ahead of time?
Yes! The dough freezes extremely well and so do the baked cookies.
3. What mix-ins work best?
Pretzels, chocolate chips, M&Ms, toffee bits, caramel bits, and sprinkles are the most popular.
4. Are these good homemade cookies for gifting?
Absolutely they hold shape, stay soft, and look beautiful in cookie tins.
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Final Thoughts: Celebrate the Holidays with Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies
Whether you’re baking for a party, prepping homemade cookies for gifting, or planning quick desserts for family gatherings, Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies deliver flavor, fun, and holiday spirit in every bite. These Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies are packed with chocolate, pretzels, candies, and colorful sprinkles everything you love about festive treats.
Because they’re so easy to make, Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies are ideal for beginner bakers, kids, and last-minute hosts. Their bold flavors and bright colors also make them stand out on any dessert table or holiday cookie board.
Bake a batch of these cheerful Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies, turn on your twinkle lights, and let the joy of holiday baking take over your kitchen.