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Irresistible Holiday Trash Cookies You Need to Bake

Holiday Trash Cookies

These fun, festive cookies are the ultimate holiday treat mashup—perfect for a quick party dessert or an easy family baking night!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup holiday red & green M&M’s
  • ¾ cup crushed pretzels
  • ½ cup crushed ridged potato chips
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup red & green holiday sprinkles

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then slowly add to the wet ingredients.
  4. Gently mix in M&M’s, pretzels, potato chips, white chocolate chips, and sprinkles.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough balls onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the tray for 5 minutes.

Notes

  • Use softened butter for easier mixing.
  • Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring.
  • Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

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