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We emptied our snack drawer into cookie dough one winter afternoon while baking with my little ones. What happened next was amazing - these Holiday Everything Cookies were born. Every mouthful delivers chocolatey goodness, pretzel crunch, potato chip saltiness, and colorful holiday candies. They've turned into our family's most wanted Christmas treat, perfectly blending all the sweet and salty stuff we can't get enough of.
Sweet Treat Wonder
I truly adore these cookies because they make everyone smile when they take a bite. The way all those different tastes and textures come together is simply wonderful. They don't need any time in the fridge, so they work great for last-minute baking with kids or when you suddenly need something yummy for a holiday party.
What You'll Need
- 2 cups sugar mix: I combine 1 cup brown and 1 cup white sugar to get cookies that are perfectly chewy.
- 1 cup salted butter: Make sure it's soft enough to press but not melted or oily.
- 2 egg yolks: They make your cookies turn out super rich and yummy.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla: Go for the real stuff for the tastiest results.
- 2 1/4 cups flour: Just grab the standard all purpose kind from your pantry.
- 1 teaspoon each baking soda and powder: Using both gives you the ideal puff and texture.
- 1 cup holiday M&Ms: The red and green ones look so festive in these cookies.
- 1 cup white chocolate chips: They add this amazing smooth sweetness throughout.
- 1 cup each crushed pretzels and chips: Don't be shy with the salty stuff.
- 1/2 cup Christmas sprinkles: Pick ones that won't start coloring your dough.
How To Make Them
- Mix Your Butter Base
- Whip your soft butter with both sugars until it gets airy and lighter in color, about two minutes does the trick.
- Blend Wet Stuff
- Stir in the egg yolks and vanilla until everything looks silky and well mixed.
- Add Dry Elements
- Slowly mix in your flour, baking powder, baking soda and a tiny bit of salt just until everything comes together.
- Toss In The Fun Stuff
- Here's where it gets exciting, gently stir all those tasty mix-ins until they're spread throughout the dough.
- Bake Them Up
- Drop twenty cookie scoops onto your lined cookie sheets and let your oven work its wonder.
Tasty Twists
I'll throw in some butterscotch morsels when I want extra sweetness or switch things up with different nuts. Sticking extra M&Ms and pretzel bits on top before they go in the oven makes them look super impressive. Some family members who love dark chocolate ask me to swap out the white chips for their darker favorites.
Staying Yummy
Your cookies will stay tasty for around 5 days if you store them in something airtight. The dough can hang out in your fridge for three days, or you can freeze it for a couple weeks. Just don't forget to let it warm up to room temp before you bake it.
Top Cookie Tips
Don't go heavy on the flour or you'll end up with tough cookies. I love using a round cookie cutter to neaten their edges while they're still warm. And really take your time mixing that butter and sugar well, it totally changes how good the finished cookies turn out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → How do I measure flour right?
If measured wrong, flour can make cookies dry. Scoop into the cup with a spoon, then level off—or weigh it for accuracy.
- → Why should eggs be room temperature?
Cold eggs don’t mix well with butter and sugar, but room temp eggs make the dough smoother and cookies evenly textured.
- → How can I avoid crushing the mix-ins?
Don’t use an electric mixer—use a spatula to gently fold in pretzels, chips, or other ingredients so they stay intact.
- → What’s the point of shaping with a cutter?
Right after baking, a cookie cutter makes perfectly round cookies while they’re still soft and easy to shape.
- → Can I mix in different snacks?
Definitely! Just keep the portions the same and stick to the balance of sweet and salty flavors.