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The Ultimate Customizable Kitchen Sink Cookies (Holiday Edition)

A close-up of several soft, chunky kitchen sink cookies loaded with chocolate chips, M&Ms, and pretzel pieces, served on a white plate.
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Make these epic, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink cookies packed with sweet, salty, and crunchy mix-ins. This recipe is fully customizable for any occasion, but shines as a festive Christmas loaded cookie treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup crushed pretzels
  • 1 cup crushed potato chips
  • 1 cup holiday M&M’s or seasonal candies
  • 1/2 cup chopped peppermint bark (optional, for holiday version)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in all your mix-ins: chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, crushed potato chips, M&M’s, and peppermint bark if using. Mix until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For best results, press a few extra mix-ins onto the tops of the dough balls.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden brown. The centers should still look slightly soft for a chewy cookie.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the chewiest centers and crispiest edges, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • This recipe is highly customizable. Feel free to substitute any mix-in for your favorite candy, nuts, or cereal to create your own ultimate loaded cookies.
  • To make this a one-bowl cookie recipe, combine the dry ingredients directly into the wet ingredients after creaming the butter and sugars, mixing carefully to avoid overdeveloping the gluten.
  • If you prefer a sweeter cookie, omit the pretzels and chips and add more chocolate or candy.

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