Everything But The Kitchen Sink Cookies

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 22 mins
Cooking Temp: 375  F
Description

These brown butter kitchen sink cookies are everything you could possibly want in a cookie—rich, chewy, a little crisp around the edges, and packed with layers of flavor in every single bite. The brown butter adds a deep, nutty warmth that instantly elevates the dough, while chunks of chocolate and sweet butterscotch melt into pockets of gooey goodness throughout. Then come the salty surprises—crunchy pretzels and crushed potato chips—that give these cookies their signature “kitchen sink” twist and that irresistible sweet-and-salty balance.

What makes these cookies truly unforgettable is the contrast. You get soft and chewy centers, crisp edges, melty chocolate, and just the right amount of crunch, all finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt that ties everything together. They feel indulgent, a little playful, and completely over-the-top in the best way. Perfect for sharing, gifting, or keeping all to yourself, these cookies are guaranteed to be a hit anywhere they go—and once you make them, they’ll quickly become one of those recipes you come back to again and again.

Ingredients
  • 1 stick butter
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup + 2 tbs flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chunks
  • 1/3 cup crushed pretzels
  • 1/3 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1/3 cup crushed potato chips
  • Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
  1. 1
    In a small sauce pan, melt the butter and continue cooking until brown (5-7 minutes). Let cool for 15 minutes.
  2. 2
    In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set to the side. 
  3. 3
    In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar and brown butter.
  4. 4
    Add the egg and vanilla and stir together.
  5. 5
    Fold in the flour mixture until evenly combined.
  6. 6
    Fold in the pretzels, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and crushed potato chips. 
  7. 7
    Scoop into balls and bake on a sheet tray at 375° for 10-12 minutes.
  8. 8
    Top with flaky sea salt.
Keywords: cookies, sea salt, tahini,

Read it online: https://kelseydeleshaw.com/recipe/everything-but-kitchen-sink-cookies/
Kelsey Deleshaw
Chef

Hey I'm Kelsey! Born and raised in Atlanta, I’ve been cooking since I was three, what started as a childhood passion has grown into a lifelong love of creativity, travel, and bringing people together through food. A CIA-trained baker and proud vegetarian, I’m inspired by flavors from all 50 states and the memories made around the table.

  • https://www.facebook.com/kdeleshaw/
  • https://www.instagram.com/kelseydeleshaw/
  • https://www.youtube.com/@KelseyDeleshaw/