Sweet and Salty Christmas Cookies
These cookies combine the sweetness of M&M's and white chocolate chips with the crunch of pretzels and potato chips, making them a delightful holiday treat.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup butter, softened Should be at room temperature for best results.
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs Can substitute with applesauce or flax egg.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances flavors.
Mix-Ins
- 1 cup crushed pretzels For an extra crunch, double the amount.
- 1 cup crushed potato chips Adds flavor and texture.
- 1 cup M&M's Can swap for other chocolate candies.
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup sprinkles For decoration.
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually mix this into the creamed mixture.
- Fold in the crushed pretzels, potato chips, M&M's, white chocolate chips, and sprinkles to create a colorful, crunchy dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, allowing room for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and inviting.
- Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. To freeze, scoop onto a baking sheet, freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding a couple of minutes to the baking time.