Description
These Valentine’s Kitchen Sink Cookies are a delightful treat packed with a variety of sweet and salty add-ins including Valentine’s Day M&M’s, white chocolate chips, pretzel pieces, potato chips, and festive sprinkles. Soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, these cookies are perfect for celebrating love with a crunchy surprise in every bite.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 egg yolks, room temperature
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Add-ins
- 1/3 cup potato chips, broken into pieces
- 1/3 cup pretzel pieces
- 1/2 cup Valentine’s Day M&M’s
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp Valentine’s Day sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set them aside for use later.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, and white sugar. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream the mixture for about two minutes until it becomes light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolks and vanilla: Add the two room-temperature egg yolks and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Continue mixing on medium speed until the mixture turns pale in color and is fluffy, approximately two minutes.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed just until combined and no streaks of flour remain, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in add-ins: Gently fold in the potato chip pieces, pretzel pieces, Valentine’s Day M&M’s, white chocolate chips, and sprinkles using a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop and bake: Scoop approximately 6 portions of dough onto each prepared baking sheet, spacing them to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, with 12 minutes recommended for best results.
- Prevent flattening: If your cookies flatten too much during baking, remove them from the oven after 10 minutes and gently press each cookie down with a flat surface such as the bottom of a cup. Then return to the oven for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the edges turn a light golden brown.
- Optional swirl for perfect circles: Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, use a circular glass to lightly swirl around each cookie to create perfect rounded edges and shapes.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a cooling rack. Optionally, add extra toppings, then enjoy your festive and delicious kitchen sink cookies!
Notes
- Room temperature egg yolks help achieve a better texture and mix more evenly.
- Be careful not to overmix once flour is added to avoid tough cookies.
- The add-in mix can be customized with your favorite candy or snack items for different flavor profiles.
- If cookies spread too thin while baking, the pressing step will help maintain shape and improve texture.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Valentine's Day cookies, kitchen sink cookies, chocolate chip cookies, festive cookies, mixed add-ins cookies
