Description
The Festive Kitchen Sink Surprise Cookies are an amalgamation of sweet, salty, crunchy, and chewy, making them a uniquely delightful treat. Each bite encompasses a variety of flavors from the rich chocolate of M&M’s to the sharp saltiness of potato chips, all tied together in a soft cookie base. This recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings, giving you a taste of festive joy with every cookie!
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups All-purpose flour (scooped and leveled)
- ½ teaspoon Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking soda
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 8 oz Unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 1 ¼ cups Dark brown sugar
- ¾ cup White granulated sugar
- 2 Large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup M&M’s (red and green, plus more for topping)
- ½ cup White chocolate chips (plus more for topping)
- ½ cup Pretzels (broken into small pieces, plus more for topping)
- ⅓ cup Salted potato chips (crushed, plus more for topping)
- 2 tablespoons Holiday sprinkles (jimmies work best)
Step-by-step Directions
Step 1
Melt the butter and allow it to sit for 20 minutes to cool to room temperature.
Step 2
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whisk the cooled melted butter with the dark brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth. Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
Step 4
Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula, mixing until just combined.
Step 5
Fold in the M&M’s, white chocolate chips, pretzels, crushed potato chips, and holiday sprinkles gently.
Step 6
Using a 1 ½ oz ice cream scoop, portion the cookie dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 1 hour, or freeze for 30 minutes if short on time.
Step 7
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Arrange 6 cookie dough balls on a second parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 13-15 minutes, rotating the sheet pan halfway through for even browning.
Step 8
Remove the cookies from the oven and, while they’re still hot, use a large cookie cutter to gently reshape them. Top each cookie with additional mix-ins before they cool.
Servings & Preparation/Cooking Time
Makes approximately 24 cookies. Preparation time is about 20 minutes, with an additional 1 hour for chilling and 13-15 minutes for baking per batch.
Tips for Storage & Reheating
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For longer storage, freeze the cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag. They can be stored for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, place cookies on a baking sheet and warm in a preheated oven at 300°F for about 5-10 minutes or until heated through.
Conclusion
The Festive Kitchen Sink Surprise Cookies perfectly encapsulate the spirit of the holiday season with their joyful mix of flavors and textures. They are not only fun to make but also a great way to use up various snack remnants, making each batch a delightful surprise. Serve these cookies at your next holiday gathering and watch them disappear from the plate!
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Festive Kitchen Sink Surprise Cookies
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 24 cookies 1x
Description
The Festive Kitchen Sink Surprise Cookies are an amalgamation of sweet, salty, crunchy, and chewy, making them a uniquely delightful treat. Each bite encompasses a variety of flavors from the rich chocolate of M&M’s to the sharp saltiness of potato chips, all tied together in a soft cookie base. This recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings, giving you a taste of festive joy with every cookie!
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups All-purpose flour (scooped and leveled)
- ½ teaspoon Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking soda
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 8 oz Unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 1 ¼ cups Dark brown sugar
- ¾ cup White granulated sugar
- 2 Large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup M&M’s (red and green, plus more for topping)
- ½ cup White chocolate chips (plus more for topping)
- ½ cup Pretzels (broken into small pieces, plus more for topping)
- ⅓ cup Salted potato chips (crushed, plus more for topping)
- 2 tablespoons Holiday sprinkles (jimmies work best)
Instructions
- Melt the butter and allow it to sit for 20 minutes to cool to room temperature.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the cooled melted butter with the dark brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth. Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the M&M’s, white chocolate chips, pretzels, crushed potato chips, and holiday sprinkles gently.
- Using a 1 ½ oz ice cream scoop, portion the cookie dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 1 hour, or freeze for 30 minutes if short on time.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Arrange 6 cookie dough balls on a second parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 13-15 minutes, rotating the sheet pan halfway through for even browning.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and, while they’re still hot, use a large cookie cutter to gently reshape them. Top each cookie with additional mix-ins before they cool.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 200 calories per cookie