Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually mix them into the wet ingredients.
Gently fold in the pretzels, Christmas M&Ms, white chocolate chips, sprinkles, and crushed potato chips until evenly distributed.
Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For uniform cookies, shape dough balls to about 50 grams each. Press in extra toppings for a prettier appearance.
Bake for 12–14 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. For soft and chewy cookies, bake for 12 minutes; for crunchier cookies, bake up to 14 minutes.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Share these festive treats and enjoy!
Notes
Avoid over-baking to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
Customize the mix-ins with your favorites or whatever you have on hand.
Get creative by adding chopped nuts, dried fruits, or festive candies like crushed candy canes.
Use room-temperature butter and eggs for even mixing.
Chill the dough for 30 minutes to prevent spreading and achieve thicker cookies.