Looking for a fun twist on classic holiday cookies? This collection of Sweet and Salty Christmas Cookies combine buttery sweetness with just the right amount of crunch from pretzels, potato chips, peanuts, and more.
From quick no-bake bites to easy baked favorites, each recipe delivers that irresistible mix of flavors that makes every cookie tray a little more festive.
Whether you're making gifts, filling cookie trays, or just sneaking a bite for yourself, these Christmas cookies are a must-try this season.

At-a-Glance: Sweet and Salty Christmas Cookies
What You’ll Find: A festive mix of Christmas cookies that combine buttery sweetness with salty crunch from pretzels, potato chips, peanuts, and more!
Why You’ll Love It: These recipes are easy to make, kid-friendly, and bring that irresistible sweet-and-salty flavor everyone loves on a cookie tray.
Perfect For: Holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or edible gifts that offer something a little different from classic sugar cookies.
Time-Saver Tip: Use pre-made cookie dough and crushed salty snacks to add crunch without extra prep. Perfect for last-minute holiday baking.
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Table of Contents
- At-a-Glance: Sweet and Salty Christmas Cookies
- Tips for Baking Sweet and Salty Cookies
- Recommended Kitchen Tools for Baking
- My Essential Kitchen Tools
- Recipe FAQ's
- LOVE these recipes? SAVE them for Later!
- Pretzel Christmas Cookies
- Christmas Reindeer Cookies
- Reindeer Sugar Cookies
- Chocolate-Dipped Potato Chip Cookies
- Pretzel Chocolate Cookies
- Chocolate Pretzel Cookies
- Crispy Peanut Thins - 15 Minute Cookies
- Vanilla Pretzel Cookies
- Sesame Cookies with Pretzels
- Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies
- Almond-Spice Christmas Wreath Cookies
- Kitchen Sink Christmas Cookies
- Potato Chip Cookies
- Chocolate Pretzel Cookies
- Chocolate Pretzel Peanut Cookies
- Santa’s Trash Cookies Christmas Cookie Recipe
- Oatmeal Peanut Butter Pretzel Chunk Cookies
- Cowboy Cookies with M&Ms and Pretzels
- Easy Eggless Christmas Cookies
- Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups
- Christmas Monster Cookies
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Haystacks
- 💬 Comments
Tips for Baking Sweet and Salty Cookies
Choose your mix-ins: Use mini or crushed salty snacks like pretzels, potato chips, or peanuts for the best balance of crunch and flavor.
Fold gently: Stir your mix-ins in at the end of mixing to keep them from breaking apart too much.
Add them last: Mix salty ingredients in just before baking so they stay crisp and don’t get soggy.
Balance the salt: Since snacks like pretzels and chips already add salt, reduce the extra salt in your dough slightly.
Store for freshness: Keep cookies in an airtight container to maintain their crunchy texture and sweet-salty balance.
Looking for more easy cookie recipes? Try my Chocolate Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies or my recipe for Jumbo Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Recommended Kitchen Tools for Baking
Cookie Scoop: Helps portion cookie dough evenly so every cookie bakes the same size. Keeps prep quick and mess-free.
Parchment Paper: Prevents sticking and ensures even browning while making cleanup simple—no grease or spray needed.
Silicone Baking Mats: Reusable, non-stick surface that promotes even baking and replaces disposable parchment.
Non-Stick Half-Sheet Pan: Durable, evenly heats cookies for perfect golden edges and easy release every time.
Wire Cooling Rack: Elevates cookies for airflow, preventing soggy bottoms and helping them cool evenly.
Mini Offset Spatula: Perfect for lifting delicate cookies or spreading icing smoothly with precision and control.

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Recipe FAQ's
To view the answers, simply click on the down arrow (⬇) next to each question. If you have any other questions not answered here, please leave a comment!
Pretzels will stay slightly crunchy after baking, especially when mixed in or used as a topping. However, they may soften a bit over time, especially if the cookies are stored for several days. For best texture, enjoy the cookies within a day or two, and store them in an airtight container to help maintain crunch.
Not really as most recipes are balanced to account for the salt in the pretzels. However, if you're using salted butter or adding extra salt to the dough, consider reducing it slightly.
To keep your salty mix-ins crunchy, make sure to fold them into the dough just before baking so they don’t absorb too much moisture. Once the cookies are baked, let them cool completely on a wire rack before storing. Then, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature



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Pretzel Christmas Cookies

Christmas Reindeer Cookies

Reindeer Sugar Cookies

Chocolate-Dipped Potato Chip Cookies

Pretzel Chocolate Cookies

Chocolate Pretzel Cookies

Crispy Peanut Thins - 15 Minute Cookies

Vanilla Pretzel Cookies

Sesame Cookies with Pretzels

Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies

Almond-Spice Christmas Wreath Cookies

Kitchen Sink Christmas Cookies

Potato Chip Cookies

Chocolate Pretzel Cookies

Chocolate Pretzel Peanut Cookies

Santa’s Trash Cookies Christmas Cookie Recipe

Oatmeal Peanut Butter Pretzel Chunk Cookies

Cowboy Cookies with M&Ms and Pretzels

Easy Eggless Christmas Cookies

Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups

Christmas Monster Cookies

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Haystacks






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