Everything But The Kitchen Sink Cookies

I know what you’re thinking… what the heck are Everything But The Kitchen Sink Cookies?!

Let me tell ya… basically, I wanted to make cookies and I was going to make normal chocolate chip ones but then I saw a bag of peanut butter chips in my pantry so then I wanted to make peanut butter chip cookies but then I saw rolled oats and walnuts and wanted to make oatmeal nut cookies.

SO, because I couldn’t decide which kind to make… I literally threw all of those things into a standard chocolate chip cookie recipe and BOOM, my everything but the kitchen sink cookies were born. Honestly, they are freaking amazing if I do say so myself and I will probably never make another cookie again. Bold, I know, but they are THAT GOOD.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 2 sticks of unsalted butter at room temperature
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup white granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs at room temp
• 2 tsps vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 10-oz bag dark chocolate chips
• 1 10-oz bag of peanut butter chips
• 2 cups roughly chopped walnuts
• optional: Maldon sea salt for sprinkling on top

How to make Kitchen Sink Cookies

Step 1:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2:

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.

Step 3:

Cream together room temperature butter and both sugars in the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Scraping down the sides using a rubber spatula as needed.

Step 4:

Reduce speed to medium-low, then add in your room temperature eggs and vanilla extract. Allow to mix until everything is well combined, about 1 minute.

Step 5:

Add in the dry ingredients from step 2, then mix again until smooth, about 1 minute.

Step 6:

Finally, add in your oats, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and walnuts, then mix until everything is evenly distributed.

Step 7:

Using a 2-inch cookie/ice cream scoop, scoop dough out onto the prepared baking sheets. Place the cookie dough balls about 2 inches apart, then top with Maldon sea salt if desired.

Step 8:

Place two baking sheets in the oven and bake until the edges of the cookies are turning golden, about 14-17 minutes.

Step 9:

Let the cookies cool for about 5 minutes on the baking sheets before transferring them to a cooling rack, then repeat the process with the remaining cookie dough!

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEEDED

• Measuring cups and spoons
• 2 mixing bowls (medium and large)
• Stand mixer or hand mixer
• Rubber spatula
• Whisk
• 2 baking sheets
• Parchment paper
• Cookie scoop or ice cream scoop
• Cooling rack

WHAT TO EAT WITH THIS EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK COOKIES

These Everything But The Kitchen Sink Cookies are the perfect kind of for a mom with two kids. I let them dump in a little of everything: pretzels, coconut, a few crushed graham crackers, and yes, lots of chocolate chips.

The dough was a bit dry at first, so we added a splash of milk. They held their shape beautifully, and the kids had fun shaping them by hand. Dipping cookies into Trisha Yearwood’s Chocolate Gravy has become a ritual that my kids always look forward to

While they baked, I prepped tomorrow’s breakfast, Nutella & Strawberry French Toast Stacks. It’s become our weekend tradition because it can always be prepared in minutes.

And for dinner that night? We went bold with Coconut Lime Curry Shrimp Over Turmeric Pasta, because after a day filled with sugar and laughter, something savory feels just right.

FAQ

What is everything but the kitchen sink cookies made of?

They’re made of flour, oats, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, walnuts, butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.

What does the taste look like?

These cookies taste sweet and chewy with loads of chocolate and peanut butter flavor in every bite.

Can I freeze the cookie dough?

Yes, just add a minute or two to the baking time.

Can I leave out the nuts?

Absolutely.

Do I need a mixer?

You can mix by hand with a sturdy spoon.

Can I use quick oats instead of old-fashioned oats?

You can.

Why are they called “everything but the kitchen sink” cookies?

Because you throw in a little bit of everything like I do, chips, oats, nuts, and more

How should I store these cookies?

Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Can I make them smaller or bigger?

Sure.

Do I have to use both types of sugar?

You can use just one if needed.