Kitchen Sink Cookies Recipe

Introduction

Kitchen Sink Cookies are a delightful blend of sweet and salty flavors packed into one giant skillet cookie. Loaded with a variety of mix-ins like pretzels, chocolate, and toffee, this easy recipe brings a fun twist to classic cookies that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• ½ cup (110 grams) packed dark brown sugar
• ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1½ cups (192 grams) all-purpose flour
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
• 3 cups mixed sweet and salty mix-ins (potato chips, pretzels, dark chocolate discs or chips, M&Ms, chocolate-covered caramels, toffee bits, malted milk balls)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the cookies.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, use a wooden spoon or an electric mixer on medium speed to combine the room-temperature butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Then add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated.
3. Step 3: Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt to the butter mixture. Mix just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
4. Step 4: Fold in the assorted sweet and salty mix-ins, reserving about a quarter of them for sprinkling on top later.
5. Step 5: Transfer and spread the cookie batter evenly into a 10-inch oven-safe skillet. The batter will be thin at this point. Sprinkle the reserved mix-ins over the top for added texture and visual appeal.
6. Step 6: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 22 minutes, until the cookie is golden brown on the edges and set but still slightly gooey in the center.
7. Step 7: Allow the skillet cookie to stand for 5 to 10 minutes after baking before serving warm or at room temperature to enhance flavor and texture.

Tips & Variations

• Try customizing your mix-ins based on what you have on hand—nuts, dried fruit, or your favorite candy pieces all work well.
• For a chewy texture, avoid overbaking and remove the cookie when the center still looks slightly underdone.
• Use peanut butter chips or white chocolate chips to swap up the flavor profile.

Storage

Kitchen Sink Cookies are best enjoyed the day they’re made. Store any leftovers well-wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days. To enjoy again, warm slightly in the oven or microwave to refresh that gooey texture.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular table salt instead of kosher salt?

Yes, but reduce the amount to about half as table salt is finer and more potent than kosher salt.

What can I substitute if I don’t have an oven-safe skillet?

You can use a round baking dish or cake pan instead, but adjust baking time slightly and keep an eye on the cookie’s edges to avoid overbaking.

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Kitchen Sink Cookies are a delightful combination of sweet and salty flavors featuring a mix of chocolate, pretzels, potato chips, and more, all baked in a single skillet. This recipe creates a chewy, gooey cookie with a crispy edge, perfect for sharing or indulging in a comforting treat.

• Author: lina
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 22 minutes
• Total Time: 37 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

• ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• ½ cup (110 grams) packed dark brown sugar
• ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

• 1½ cups (192 grams) all-purpose flour
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)

Mix-ins

• 3 cups mixed sweet and salty mix-ins (such as potato chips, pretzels, dark chocolate discs or chips, M&Ms, chocolate-covered caramels, toffee bits, malted milk balls)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the cookies.
2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a wooden spoon or an electric mixer on medium speed to combine the room temperature butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Then add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated.
3. Add Dry Ingredients: Into the butter mixture, add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt. Mix just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
4. Incorporate Mix-Ins: Fold in the assorted sweet and salty mix-ins, reserving about a quarter of them for sprinkling on top of the cookie batter later.
5. Prepare Batter in Skillet: Transfer and spread the cookie batter evenly into a 10-inch oven-safe skillet. The batter will be thin at this point. Then sprinkle the reserved mix-ins over the top for added texture and appearance.
6. Bake: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 22 minutes, until the cookie is golden brown on the edges and set but still slightly gooey in the center.
7. Rest and Serve: Allow the skillet cookie to stand for 5 to 10 minutes after baking before serving warm or at room temperature to enhance flavor and texture.
8. Storage: Best enjoyed the day it’s made, but leftovers can be stored well-wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Notes

• Use a 10-inch oven-safe skillet to ensure even baking and easy serving.
• Reserve some mix-ins to sprinkle on top before baking for an attractive finish.
• Don’t overmix the dough once dry ingredients are added to keep cookies tender.
• Letting the cookie rest after baking helps it set and improves texture.
• Store leftovers at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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