Buddy’s Kitchen Sink Cookies
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These soft, chewy, and flavor-packed kitchen sink cookies are loaded with everything but the kitchen sink including chocolate chips, pretzels, potato chips, and toffee. And finishing it all off are colorful sprinkles that make them a festive Christmas cookie recipe.
Why are they called Kitchen Sink Cookies?
Today I’ve enlisted the help of one of my favorite Christmas characters, Buddy, to make these wonderfully delicious and perfectly festive Kitchen Sink Cookies.
Why kitchen sink? Well, because these cookies are packed with everything but the kitchen sink.
Kitchen sink cookies have become somewhat of a well-known cookie recipe. I’m not sure where they came from, but I know that Panera Bread makes one that’s pretty popular and delicious.
While this isn’t a copycat recipe, these kitchen sink cookies just might be my new favorite type of chocolate chip cookie. Why? Well, because they have everything in them but the kitchen sink!
I’m happy to add these in my favorite Christmas cookie list!
Why I Love These Kitchen Sink Cookies:
Here’s why I think you need to give these cookies a try.
- They are impressive. We all love a chocolate chip cookie, so a chocolate chip cookie loaded with even more will have everyone saying “Wow!”
- They are delicious and layered with flavor. Pure decadence.
- You can make them your own. Below I’ve shared what is included in my cookies, but feel free to add, subtract, or swap to make them your own.
Pair them with a cup of hot cocoa for the perfect treat!
Looking for more Christmas cookie recipes?
- Whipped Shortbread Cookies
- Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies
- Italian Sprinkle Christmas Cookies
- Gingerbread Cookie Bars
- Cherry Almond Pinwheel Cookies
This post also includes a gift for you as I’m joined by my Tastes of the Season blogger friends who are sharing even more delicious holiday cookie inspiration. If you’re looking to try some new cookie recipes, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve linked everyone at the end of this post, so be sure to check them out before carrying on with your day.
Who’s Buddy?
“Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite color?”
If you haven’t seen the now-classic Christmas movie Elf, you might not know who Buddy is. First, go watch the movie; it’s fantastic. Second, Buddy is a Christmas and sugar-loving elf who was raised at the North Pole. There’s a popular scene in the movie where Buddy makes breakfast with, well, everything but the kitchen sink: pasta, maple syrup, marshmallows, chocolate, pop-tarts, and of course sprinkles.
When I was making these kitchen sink cookies I decided to add some festive sprinkles to my already-loaded cookies and officially dub them Buddy’s Kitchen Sink Cookies.
Side note: A couple of years ago I made some Christmas cookie bags. (You can grab the tutorial and free printable HERE.) It just so happens that one of the bags was inspired by another popular moment in the movie.
I thought it was only fitting to break out these bags to snap a few pictures.
What’s in Kitchen Sink Cookies?
You might be wondering what goes into kitchen sink cookies.
Well, they start with a traditional chocolate chip cookie base made up of the following:
- unsalted butter
- sugar
- packed brown sugar
- egg
- vanilla extract
- all-purpose flour
- baking soda
- kosher salt
After the basic ingredients, you can have fun with additional fillings. In my recipe/version I included:
- potato chips
- crushed pretzels
- semi-sweet chocolate chips
- milk chocolate chips
- toffee bits
- red, green, and white sprinkles
- flaky sea salt
Recipe Variations:
Now, if that wasn’t enough, you can substitute or add whatever you’d like. Here are a few ideas:
- chopped nuts (of any kind)
- dried fruit (of any kind)
- white chocolate chips
- caramel bits
- crushed candy canes
- M&Ms
Pretty epic, right? I know. SO GOOD!
Let’s make some!
How to Make:
I’m going to walk you through the steps here. I’ve also provided a printable recipe card at the end of this post.
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until just combined.
- Gently stir in semisweet and milk chocolate chips, potato chips, pretzels, toffee bits, and sprinkles.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets.
- Bake for about 14 minutes or until the edges are starting to get golden.
- Remove from the oven and immediately press a few chocolate chips, potato chips, pretzels, toffee bits, and sprinkles on top.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Let cool for two to three minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once your cookies have cooled, you’re ready to pack and store them in an airtight container.
Also, I highly recommend you eat one (or two – we don’t judge here) while it’s still warm from the oven. My goodness. It doesn’t get any better than that!
Happy Festive Baking!
I don’t like to speak for others, but I think that Buddy would be proud to call these kitchen sink cookies his own. Don’t you?
Now don’t be a cotton-headed ninny-muggins, but rather give this recipe a try. These cookies would make the perfect addition to your Christmas cookie platter.
Enjoy!
Tastes of the Season Christmas Cookie Recipes:
And don’t forget, if you want more Christmas cookie ideas, be sure to check out the posts below. Enjoy!
Easy Candy Cane Cookies by Ella Claire & Co. | Simple Christmas Butter Cookies by Handmade Farmhouse | Gluten and Dairy Free Cranberry Thumbprint Cookies by Zevy Joy
Buddy’s Kitchen Sink Cookies by Inspired by Charm | Molded Christmas Cookies by French Country Cottage
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Buddy Kitchen Sink Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup crushed potato chips
- ¾ cup crushed pretzels
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup milk chocolate chips
- ½ cup toffee bits
- ½ cup red and green sprinkles
- Flaky sea salt to garnish
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer) cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla until combined.
- In another large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until combined. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until just combined. (Dough will be stiff).
- Gently stir in semisweet and milk chocolate chips, potato chips, pretzels, toffee bits, and sprinkles. (Reserve a bit of each to press onto the top of the cookies.)
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop the dough (about two to three tablespoons) onto the baking sheets.
- Bake for about 14 minutes or until the edges are starting to get golden. Remove from the oven and immediately press reserved chocolate chips, potato chips, pretzels, toffee bits, and sprinkles on top. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Let cool for two to three minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Pack and store in an airtight container.
Michael I love this recipe and my boys loved it too! I shared your recipe in my weekly Nesting post this morning on the blog because everyone needs to make these! Have a great Sunday!
I’m honored! Thank you SO MUCH! Glad you and your boys enjoyed them!
xo Michael
One work: EPIC! My husband is already asking me to make these again. They are wonderful!
I couldn’t agree more. My mom’s husband said they were the best cookie he’s ever had.
xo Michael