It’s finally winter in San Diego! It’s rainy, cool, and we even had an awesome thunderstorm this afternoon. Cooler weather means that I can turn on the oven and get cooking!
I made these cookies for the first time last weekend for a Cast Party. They were so well-received (read, I think only 3 came home, out of the 3 dozen I made) that I knew I had to make them again.
So why Kitchen Sink Chip? You can use whatever kind of chips or candy you’ve got. Everything but the Kitchen Sink. The first time I used peanut butter chips, butterscotch chips, and M&M’s. This time, I used butterscotch chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and M&M’s to accommodate a friends peanut allergy. Additionally, you could use white chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate, speciality holiday chips, M&M’s (of any variety), or any yummy candy- I got Andes Mints pieces to put in my next batch. Whatever sounds good to you.
Ingredients:
- 4C. AP Flour
- 2t. Baking Soda
- 1t. Salt (I use pink salt)
- 4 eggs
- 2C. softened butter or shortening or coconut oil (or some combination of two or more- I use half butter and half shortening)
- 1C. white sugar
- 1C. brown sugar, packed
- 2T. Vanilla
- 1.5C Chocolate Chips (or whatever kind you like)
- 1.5C. Butterscotch Chips (or whatever kind you like)
- 3 oz box M&M’s- movie theatre sized box (or whatever kind of candy you like)
Directions:
- In a medium bowl combine flour, soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars.
- Add eggs, one at a time.
- Add vanilla.
- Using mixer on low, slowly add dry mixture to wet mixture.
- Once two mixtures are completely combined, add chips/candy one variety at a time and mix well.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough on greased cookie sheets or cookie sheets lined with silicone baking pads.
- Cook in a 350 degree oven. You can adjust the size and baking time, depending on the size cookie you want. I used rounded tablespoons and it took about 12-15 minutes in a 350 degree oven. If you make them smaller, adjust cooking down to 8-10 minutes.
Tablespoons: 2 dozen large cookies
Teaspoons: 4 dozen smaller cookies.
These cookies are dead simple to make. You can make adjustments as needed: 1 for 1 gluten free flour for AP flour, Sola or Splenda for white sugar. I like that these cookies are not overly sweet. They use approximately 1/2 cup less white and brown sugar than other cookie recipes. I think that and the salt help the flavors of the chips/candy pop.
I told the kids this morning that we’ll be going to Brick or Treat at Legoland this year, and they were so excited.
Along with 16 Treat Stations sure to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth, guests can collect specialty items such as LEGO® commemorative brick, LEGO® Life Magazine containing a special gift and enjoy a bonus treat station inside SEA LIFE® aquarium. In addition to the treat stations, the kids can’t wait to check out:
Brick-or-Treat Party Nights is every Saturday night until Halloween (Sept. 30, 
What I really liked is that Lovely candies are all natural, certified gluten free, tested non-GMO, certified kosher and contain no high fructose corn syrup or artificial ingredients. So while they are a sometimes treat, I can feel better knowing they are a better choice than other candies out there!
Lovely candies are all natural, certified gluten free, tested non-GMO, certified kosher and contain no high fructose corn syrup or artificial ingredients. They have Chewy Caramels, Fudgee Rolls(think a better Tootsie Roll), Fruit Chews with real fruit pieces, and Gluten-Free Licorice. A great treat for you and a fantastic treat for the whole family.
Hewes Family Fun 