Description
Delightfully chewy and packed with a variety of mix-ins, these Kitchen Sink Cookies combine chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruits, coconut, and crunchy pretzels or potato chips for a deliciously textured treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Mix-Ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 1/2 cup crushed pretzels or potato chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper to ensure the cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which incorporates air for a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor enhancement.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Mix Dry Into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which can result in tough cookies.
- Fold in Mix-Ins: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, shredded coconut (if using), and crushed pretzels or potato chips (if using) for added texture and flavor.
- Shape Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading as they bake.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden but the centers still look soft, achieving a perfect chewy texture.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing breakage and ensuring a perfect finish.
Notes
- You can customize the mix-ins depending on your preference or what you have on hand, such as swapping nuts or dried fruit.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with a vegan butter alternative.
- If you prefer crispier cookies, extend the baking time by 1-2 minutes but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- Adding pretzels or potato chips introduces a delightful salty crunch but is optional depending on taste.
