Santa's Trash Cookies
Sweet and salty Christmas cookies made with chocolate chips, crushed potato chips, pretzels, and festive red and green sprinkles. Easy holiday kitchen sink cookies with soft centers and golden edges.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup crushed thick-cut potato chips
- 1/2 cup crushed thin pretzels
- 1/3 cup red and green holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips, crushed potato chips, pretzels, and holiday sprinkles.
- Scoop dough into approximately 2-tablespoon balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Use thick-cut potato chips for the best crunch. Don't crush the pretzels and chips too finely. Avoid overmixing after adding the dry ingredients. Chill the dough briefly if it becomes too soft. Store in an airtight container for up to 4–5 days. Baking time may vary depending on cookie size and oven.
