Description

This Kitchen Sink Cookies Chewy Pan Bake is an easy and irresistible one-pan dessert, combining various cookie flavors like chocolate and pretzels into a gooey, satisfying treat perfect for busy weeknights. It’s designed to be a simple, time-saving family classic without sacrificing taste.

Ingredients

Scale

0.5 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
0.75 cup (150 g) light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
1.5 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
0.5 teaspoon (2.5 g) baking soda
0.25 teaspoon (1.25 g) fine sea salt
1 cup (about 150 g total) mixed “sink” goodies (chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, rolled oats, chopped pecans)

Instructions

Prep Pan and Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch metal pan.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together 0.5 cup softened butter and 0.75 cup brown sugar using an electric mixer until pale yellow and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until just combined and smooth (about 30 seconds).
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 0.5 teaspoon baking soda, and 0.25 teaspoon salt until fully mixed.
Mix Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix. (If too dry, add 1-2 teaspoons milk or water.)
Fold in Goodies: Gently fold in 1 cup of mixed “sink” goodies (chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, rolled oats, and chopped pecans) until evenly distributed.
Press into Pan: Press the dough evenly into your prepared 9×13 inch pan using slightly damp hands to prevent sticking.
Bake to Perfection: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set but still slightly soft when gently pressed.

Notes

Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough cookies and overbaking to prevent dry pan cookies. For variations, try adding cayenne pepper for a spicy kick, white chocolate and cranberries for a festive flair, or extra sprinkles for a kid-friendly treat. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 23 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square (about 70 g)
Calories: 350 calories
Sugar: 25 g
Sodium: 200 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 40 mg

Keywords: easy dessert, pan bake, chocolate, pretzels, weeknight, family treat, chewy cookies, pecans, oats, one-pan