Valentine’s Day Kitchen Sink Cookies
A sweet adventure packed with flavors and textures, these cookies combine chocolate, nuts, and fruits, perfect for expressing love and appreciation on Valentine's Day.
Ingrédients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure the butter is soft enough to cream with the sugars.
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs Add eggs one at a time.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds a fantastic aroma.
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-Ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) Can be omitted for nut allergies.
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries Can be substituted with other dried fruits.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients on the countertop.
- Cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and dried cranberries.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They can be frozen and reheated for a warm treat.