Introduction

These Valentine’s Kitchen Sink Cookies are a delightful mix of sweet, salty, and crunchy all in one bite. Packed with festive M&M’s, pretzels, potato chips, and sprinkles, they’re perfect for sharing or enjoying yourself during the holiday. Easy to make and irresistibly fun, these cookies will brighten any Valentine’s Day celebration.

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Ingredients

3/4 cups unsalted butter (softened)
3/4 cups dark brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
2 egg yolks (room temperature)
2 tbsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup potato chips
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

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the softened butter, dark brown sugar, and white sugar. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream together for about two minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the bowl. Continue mixing on medium speed until the batter becomes pale and fluffy, approximately two minutes.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until no flour streaks remain.
Step 5: Fold in the potato chips, pretzel pieces, Valentine’s Day M&M’s, white chocolate chips, and sprinkles gently with a spatula, making sure everything is evenly combined but not overmixed.
Step 6: Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, placing six cookies per sheet to allow space for spreading.
Step 7: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. If you notice the cookies flattening too much, remove them after 10 minutes and gently press down on each cookie with the bottom of a cup. Return to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes until the edges turn light golden brown.
Step 8: (Optional) Right after baking, use a circular glass to lightly swirl around each cookie to create perfect circles for a decorative touch.
Step 9: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for five minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Add extra toppings if you like, then enjoy!

Tips & Variations

For extra crunch, try substituting the potato chips with your favorite flavored chips, like barbeque or sour cream and onion.
Swap Valentine’s Day M&M’s with any colorful candy to match other holidays or themes.
If you prefer chewier cookies, slightly underbake by a minute and allow them to finish setting on the baking sheet.

Storage

Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. To keep them fresh longer, you can freeze baked cookies for up to two months. Reheat briefly in the oven or microwave for a warm treat.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use whole eggs instead of just yolks?

Yes, you can use whole eggs, but using only yolks results in a richer, more tender cookie. If substituting whole eggs, reduce the butter slightly to keep the dough from becoming too wet.

Will these cookies be very salty because of the pretzels and potato chips?

The salty elements balance nicely with the sweetness of the chocolate and sugars, creating a delicious sweet-and-salty flavor. If you prefer less salt, you can reduce the quantity of pretzels or chips slightly.

Valentine’s Kitchen Sink Cookies Recipe

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These Valentine’s Kitchen Sink Cookies are a delightful mix of sweet, salty, and crunchy, packed with festive Valentine’s Day M&M’s, white chocolate chips, pretzel pieces, potato chips, and colorful sprinkles. Perfect for a fun and festive treat, these cookies combine classic cookie dough with a surprising variety of add-ins to create a mouthwatering texture and flavor experience.

Author: Stella
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

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

Dry Ingredients

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, crushed
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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside to prepare for baking.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, and white sugar. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream the mixture for about 2 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 for another 2 minutes until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients into the wet mixture while mixing on low speed until just combined and no flour streaks remain.
Add the Fun Stuff: Gently fold in the potato chips, pretzel pieces, Valentine’s Day M&M’s, white chocolate chips, and Valentine’s Day sprinkles using a spatula, making sure they are evenly distributed without overmixing.
Scoop the Dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, place about 6 cookie dough portions at a time onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly to allow for spreading.
Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges turn a light golden brown. For best results, you may remove cookies from the oven after 10 minutes and gently press down the tops with a flat surface like the bottom of a glass to prevent flattening, then return to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Optional Decorating Step: When cookies are fresh out of the oven, use a circular glass and gently swirl it around each cookie to create perfect round edges and a polished look.
Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Add extra toppings if desired and enjoy your festive Valentine’s Kitchen Sink Cookies!

Notes

If the cookies flatten too much during baking, try pressing them down gently with a flat object 10 minutes into baking as recommended.
For softer cookies, bake closer to 10 minutes; for crispier edges bake for the full 12 minutes.
Ensure egg yolks are at room temperature for better incorporation and cookie texture.
Feel free to swap out Valentine’s themed add-ins for other favorite candies or snacks.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.

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