Kitchen Sink Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cunsalted butter
softened
- 1 csuperfine sugar
granulated is fine
- ½ clight brown sugar
- 1 tspmolasses
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 1 largeegg
- 1 largeegg yolk
- 2 ⅓ call-purpose flour
- 1 tspbaking soda
- 1 tspkosher salt
- 1 cdark chocolate
chopped
- ⅝ cbroken pretzels
- ⅝ croughly crushed wavy potato chips
- ⅝ crice krispies
- ⅝ croughly chopped malt balls
- ⅝ ctoffee chips
- 2 tbspsea salt flakes
for sprinkling
Directions
- 1
Melt 1 stick butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and continue to cook until butter begins to smell nutty and becomes lightly browned. Remove from heat and cool completely.
- 2
Place both butters in a bowl and using an electric mixer (or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment), beat until light and fluffy.
- 3
Add both sugars and continue to beat together until light and fluffy.
- 4
Scrape down sides of the bowl, add molasses and vanilla and continue to beat together.
- 5
Beat in egg and egg yolk.
- 6
In another bowl whisk dry ingredients together.
- 7
Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Beat together until a dough comes together.
- 8
Fold in chopped chocolate, rice cereal, potato chips, pretzels, whoppers, and toffee bits until fully combined (you can also reserve a little of each mix-in to press onto the top of each cookie, before baking).
- 9
Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 3 days. (If chilling dough overnight, allow dough to sit at room temperature for about 1 hour before scooping onto a baking sheet, so dough is still cold, but just soft enough to scoop)
- 10
Preheat oven to 350˚F.
- 11
Scoop 3 ½ tablespoon sized balls onto a parchment lined baking sheet, about 1 ½ inches apart.
- 12
Press any extra mix-in into the tops of the cookie and then sprinkle cookies with sea salt flakes and bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until cookies are golden brown.
- 13
Cool cookies for 5 minutes before transferring to cooling rack.
- 14
Continue to cool cookies. Serve.
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About this Recipe
The Ultimate Kitchen Sink Cookies: A Sweet and Savory Symphony
Get ready to experience the most incredible flavor and texture adventure with our Kitchen Sink Cookies! These aren't just any cookies; they're a delightful concoction that truly has it all, marrying the best of sweet and savory in every single bite. Perfect for satisfying any craving, these cookies are remarkably easy to bake and make an unforgettable treat.
What makes these cookies so special is their glorious assortment of mix-ins. We're talking rich dark chocolate, salty pretzels, crunchy potato chips, crisp Rice Krispies, malty malt balls, and buttery toffee chips – all bound together in a perfectly chewy cookie dough. The unexpected harmony of textures, from the smooth chocolate to the sharp crunch of chips and pretzels, creates an addictively complex experience that will have everyone reaching for more.
These Kitchen Sink Cookies are not only a crowd-pleaser but also an excellent choice for Holiday cookies or thoughtful edible gifts. Their unique character sets them apart from traditional holiday treats, making them a memorable present for friends and family. The recipe is designed for ease, ensuring even beginner bakers can achieve bakery-quality results.
Tips for Perfect Kitchen Sink Cookies:
- Customize Your Mix-ins: Feel free to swap out some ingredients. Think white chocolate, pecans, different cereals, or even a sprinkle of mini marshmallows.
- Don't Skimp on the Salt: The sea salt flakes sprinkled on top are crucial! They elevate all the flavors and provide that irresistible sweet-and-salty balance.
- Chill Time is Key: The brief chilling period helps the flavors meld and prevents the cookies from spreading too much, ensuring a thicker, chewier cookie.
Whether you're baking for a party, a quiet night in, or as a special gift, these Kitchen Sink Cookies are guaranteed to be a hit. Prepare for rave reviews and empty cookie jars!