If you love a cookie that feels a little playful and a little cozy, these mini kitchen sink Christmas cookies are such a joy. They’re tiny, festive, and packed with all the fun mix-ins you’d expect from a “kitchen sink” treat but in the sweetest bite-size format.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup crushed pretzels
- ¼ cup red & green M&M minis
- 2 tbsp toffee bits (optional but lovely)
- Optional swap: Use white chocolate chips or chopped peppermint bark for a holiday twist.
Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment. Mini cookies love a smooth surface so they bake evenly.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. This keeps the cookies tender and prevents overmixing later.
- Cream the butter and both sugars until fluffy about 2 minutes. Don’t worry if it still looks a bit sandy; it comes together once the egg goes in.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla until the batter turns smooth and light.
- Fold in all your mix-ins chocolate chips, pretzels, M&M minis, and toffee. The dough will be chunky, and that’s exactly what we want.
- Scoop tiny 1-teaspoon balls onto your baking sheet, leaving a little space for spreading.
- Bake for 7–8 minutes, just until the edges look lightly golden. Let them cool on the sheet so they stay soft in the center.
Chef’s Tips
- Chill the dough 20 minutes if your kitchen is warm; this keeps the minis perfectly round.
- Press a few extra M&Ms on top before baking for that sweet Christmas sparkle.
- Store in an airtight container up to 5 days they stay wonderfully soft.
Variations
- Peppermint Minis: Add 2 tablespoons crushed candy cane and use white chocolate chips.
- Salty Caramel Minis: Drizzle cooled cookies with melted caramel and a pinch of flaky salt.
- Nutty Festive Minis: Mix in chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
Serving Suggestion
Enjoy these little gems with hot cocoa or tuck them into holiday treat boxes their mini size makes them irresistible in any festive spread.