A Sweet Treat with a Little Bit of Everything
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a cookie that’s as fun and versatile as delicious! These Valentine’s Kitchen Sink Cookies are packed with all your favorite mix-ins—chocolate chips, candies, pretzels, sprinkles, and more—making them a perfect combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy.
Whether you’re baking for your sweetheart, family, friends, or yourself, these cookies are a festive and indulgent way to spread the love. Let’s dive into this playful recipe!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Festive and fun: Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any occasion that calls for a colorful, creative treat.
- Customizable: Use your favorite mix-ins to make each batch unique.
- Sweet and salty: The perfect balance of flavors and textures.
- Great for sharing: A fun and delicious way to spread the love.
What Ingredients You’ll Need
- All-purpose flour (for structure)
- Baking soda (to help the cookies rise)
- Salt (to balance the sweetness)
- Butter (softened, for a rich and tender texture)
- Granulated sugar and brown sugar (for sweetness and chewiness)
- Eggs (to bind the dough)
- Vanilla extract (to enhance the flavor)
Mix-ins (choose your favorites):
- Chocolate chips (semi-sweet, milk, or white)
- Candy-coated chocolates (Valentine’s-themed for a festive touch)
- Mini pretzels (for a salty crunch)
- Toffee bits (for caramel flavor)
- Valentine’s sprinkles (for color and fun)
Optional additions: Chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or crushed cookies for even more texture and flavor.
How to Make Valentine’s Kitchen Sink Cookies
- Prepare the dough:
- Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Combine the dry ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Add the mix-ins:
- Gently fold in your chosen mix-ins, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop and bake:
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart. Bake until the edges are golden and the centers are just set.
- Cool and enjoy:
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
Pro Tips for Perfect Kitchen Sink Cookies
- Balance Sweet and Salty:
- Combine sweet ingredients like chocolate and candies with salty ones like pretzels or nuts for the best flavor contrast.
- Chill the Dough:
- Chilled dough bakes into thicker, chewier cookies and prevents overspreading.
- Don’t Overmix:
- Mix just until the dry ingredients are incorporated to keep the cookies tender.
- Customize the Size:
- Make smaller cookies for a crowd or jumbo-sized ones for a fun Valentine’s gift.
- Serve with Love:
- Package these cookies in heart-shaped boxes or tie them with ribbon for a sweet Valentine’s surprise.
- How to make dark brown sugar:
- Add two tablespoons of molasses per one cup of light brown sugar.
Storage Information
- At room temperature: Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- In the refrigerator: Keep them in a sealed container for up to 1 week. Let them come to room temperature before serving.
- In the freezer: Freeze the cookie dough or baked cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw or bake directly from frozen as needed.
A Cookie Full of Love and Flavor
These Valentine’s Kitchen Sink Cookies are a playful and festive way to celebrate the season of love. Packed with all your favorite flavors and textures, they’re a treat that’s sure to delight everyone who tries them. The great thing about these cookies is you can make them to fit any holiday, just change out the colors to suit the holiday!
Have you tried this recipe? Share your favorite mix-ins, tips, or Valentine’s memories in the comments below! ❤️✨
Valentine’s Kitchen Sink Cookies
These Valentine’s Kitchen Sink Cookies are the ultimate festive treat, combining chocolate, candies, pretzels, and sprinkles for a delicious blend of flavors and textures. Perfect for celebrating love with friends, family, or a special someone, these cookies are easy to customize and even easier to enjoy. Bake up a batch and share the love this Valentine’s Day! ❤️✨
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F—line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
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Add butter, dark brown sugar, and white sugar to a large bowl. Cream together with an electric mixer on medium speed for two minutes until light and fluffy.
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Add in egg yolks and vanilla and mix on medium speed until the mixture is pale in color and fluffy. About 2 minutes
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Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined and no flour streaks appear.
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Add all your add-ins: M&Mshite chocolate chips, pretzel & potato chip pieces, and sprinkles. Gently fold in with a spatula until just combined.
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Scoop the dough and bake six at a time. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
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Wrap them in a Valentine's Day box for your sweetie, or enjoy yourself!
Note
- Tip: If you're having trouble with flattening cookies, remove them from the oven 10 minutes in and gently press down with a flat surface, like the bottom of a cup. Then, place them back in the oven for 2-3 minutes until the edges are light golden brown.
- *Optional step* When the cookies are straight out of the oven, lightly swirl them around each cookie with a circular glass. This will create perfect circles!
