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Healthy Kitchen Sink Cookies

★★★★★ 9 Reviews Recipe Print
By: Erin12/7/20

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healthy kitchen sink cookies

Skip plain sugar cookies and go for something more flavorful and fun with these Healthy Kitchen Sink Cookies. Made with loads of mix-ins and delicious ingredients, these are pretty much guaranteed to be your new favorite cookie.

kitchen sink cookie with bite mark

Your new favorite healthy cookie recipe

If you’ve ever had the Panera Bread kitchen sink cookie, you know. That’s alI have to say… you just know. A ginormous cookie made of delicious ingredients, it’s the best bakery item that they make.

And now, we’re making our very own copycat version! These cookies come together in a pinch (only about 20 minutes) and taste like absolute heaven. We’ll be going a little crazy with the mix-ins (a bit moreso than Panera does) to give the cookies a rocking combination of salty and sweet.

Trust me when I say that after trying these delicious little concoctions, no other cookie will ever taste as good.

kitchen sink cookies

Ingredients in healthy kitchen sink cookies

Healthy kitchen sink cookies are made of standard baking ingredients like butter, sugar, egg, and flour. It gets fun when we add the toppings, a tasty mixture of salty and sweet!

  • Butter
  • Coconut sugar
  • Egg
  • Vanilla
  • Flour
  • Rolled oats
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Mix-ins: Pretzels, M&Ms, coconut flakes, chopped walnuts, mini chocolate chips

Note: See below for more delicious mix-in ideas! For this recipe, the more, the better.

Tools needed to make this recipe

Though this kitchen sink cookie recipe calls for way more mix-ins than regular cookie ingredients, the kitchen item list is pretty much standard. Nothing unusual to see here, folks! Just grab your baking sheet, mixing bowls, and a few other items and you’ll be ready to go.

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Stirring utensil

Finally, you will need a chopping block or cutting board for chopping the mix-ins, as well as the following measuring cups: 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, and 3/4 cup.

kitchen sink cookie dough mix ins in bowl

How to make copycat Panera kitchen sink cookies

If you have about 20 minutes to spare, you have time to whip up a batch of these healthy kitchen sink cookies. And that includes the hands-off baking time! Just mix everything together, place the dough on a tray, bake, and BAM. Delicious, jam-packed cookies that are ready faster than you can say “healthy kitchen sink cookies!”

To begin, preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, cream the butter and coconut sugar using a hand mixer.

Next, add the egg and vanilla and beat until creamy. Set it aside.

In a medium sized bowl, mix the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet until everything is combined.

Stir in your mix-ins of choice.

Scoop 1/4 cup of dough per cookie, roll into a ball, and flatten/press slightly onto the baking sheet. Top with more mix-ins if desired.

Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, or until golden brown.

Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before eating.

kitchen sink cookie with bite mark

Recipe Tips

You’ve got recipe questions, and I’ve got the answers! Below are common kitchen sink cookie Qs.

What are some additional mix in options?
The options are endless! Kitchen sink cookies are a treat where you can literally get as creative as you want. Additional ideas include sprinkles, crushed up candy (like Kit Kats!), or even a caramel drizzle.

Can I use vegan butter?
Definitely! Feel free to sub the regular butter with a dairy-free option if preferred. If you’d like these cookies to be completely vegan, see below for subbing the egg.

Will sea salt taste good on top?
Oh, yes! Sea salt always tastes good atop chocolate cookies and sweets, and these are no different. Sprinkle it on and enjoy!

Substitution Tip

Wondering how to make these cookies your own? It’s easy! Here are a few ingredients that allow you to mix things up.

  • Butter: As mentioned above, any plant-based or dairy-free butter will work in these cookies. Use a 1:1 ratio.
  • Coconut sugar: Coconut sugar can be swapped with any other sugar.
  • Egg: Skip the egg by using 1/4 cup applesauce, or make a chia seed “egg” by mixing 1 tbsp of seeds with 3 tbsp of water.
  • Baking soda: Out of baking soda? Use powder! For this recipe you’d need 1.5 tsp of baking powder to replace the soda.
kitchen sink cookies on tray

How this is a healthy cookie recipe

In all of my baked goods I use a number of ingredients that are more nutrient-rich than their standard alternatives. For this recipe, I chose to use coconut sugar, whole wheat flour, and rolled oats.

The rolled oats, for example, add protein and fiber. Coconut sugar contains magnesium and potassium and has a lower glycemic index, meaning it won’t spike your blood sugar as drastically as white sugar.

All in all, these simple swaps do a bit to make these cookies a better option than most!

More treats to satisfy your sweet tooth

Can’t get enough sweets? I know the feeling! Below are some of my favorite sweet tooth-approved recipes that you’re guaranteed to love!

  • Healthy Salted Caramel Blondies
  • Healthier Walnut Magic Bars
  • Double Chocolate Mint Paleo Cookies
  • Healthy Mini Apple Pies

Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photography by Moriah Sawtelle

kitchen sink cookie with bite mark
★★★★★ 5 from 9 reviews

Healthy Kitchen Sink Cookies

Skip plain sugar cookies and go for something more flavorful and fun with these Healthy Kitchen Sink Cookies. Made with loads of mix-ins and delicious ingredients, these are pretty much guaranteed to be your new favorite cookie.

Prep: 10Cook: 15Total: 25 minutes
Yield 12 cookies 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup each crushed pretzels, m&m’s, coconut, chopped walnuts, mini chocolate chips * see note for other ideas!

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, cream butter and coconut sugar.
  3. Add in egg and vanilla and beat until creamy. Set aside.
  4. In a medium sized bowl, mix together flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet, until all combined.
  6. Stir in mix-ins of choice.
  7. Scoop 1/4 cup dough per cookie, roll into ball, and flatten/press slightly onto baking sheet. Top with more mix-ins if desired.
  8. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Let cook on wire rack before eating.

Notes

*other mix in ideas – dried cranberries, chopped pecans, peanut butter chips, white chocolate chips, crushed potato chips

Author: ErinCategory: holiday, baking, cookiesMethod: ovenCuisine: AmericanDiet: Gluten Free
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  1. Genevieve says

    Posted on 12/23 at 6:28 pm

    Hi Erin! Is salted and unsalted vegan butter ok to try!? Thx

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/26 at 12:23 pm

      Hi Genevieve, yep that should be fine! How did they come out?

      Reply
  2. Camille says

    Posted on 12/13 at 1:10 pm

    These were so easy and fun to make, and turned out sooo delicious! We made them vegan and gluten free, and used crushed Jingle Jangle from Trader Joe’s as the topping (plus added coconut, pecans, and almonds). Absolutely recommend!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/13 at 6:56 pm

      Hi Camille, so happy you loved them and made them your own!! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Julianne says

    Posted on 6/21 at 7:24 pm

    I love to keep a sweet treat on hand and these are my go to.

    I sub the whole wheat flour for a gluten free flour

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 6/23 at 2:46 pm

      Hi Julianne, so happy you loved them and made them your own!!

      Reply
  4. Morgan says

    Posted on 5/24 at 9:00 pm

    I’ve made this as cookies and they have been a huge crowd pleaser! Do you think they would work as bars as well? Anything you would change with baking time or temp??

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 5/27 at 3:53 pm

      Hi Morgan, I am so happy to hear that! Yes! I would try adding about 5-10 more minutes cook time. Let me know how they come out!

      Reply
  5. Rachel E. Holz says

    Posted on 2/7 at 7:06 pm

    AAAAMAZING COOKIES! I tried used a nut-blend flour because I didn’t have any white whole wheat flour- they spread out very thin- do not recommend that substitution 🙂 they are still insanely delicious!!! Used what was in my cupboard: white chocolate chips, pretzels, dark chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, coconut & Oreos!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 2/7 at 8:08 pm

      Hi Rachel, I am thrilled you loved the cookies!!

      Reply
  6. Cara says

    Posted on 1/16 at 7:58 pm

    These are so delicious and so fun to pick the mix ins! The oats make them so chewy and delicious. Love all your recipes Erin!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/17 at 1:30 pm

      Hi Cara, I am so happy you loved them!

      Reply
  7. Bernadette says

    Posted on 1/13 at 7:10 pm

    So easy and so good! Love the flexibility and love that I was able to add the salty and sweet to it which is my favorite combo!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/14 at 11:59 am

      Hi Bernadette, I am so happy you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  8. Kellyn says

    Posted on 1/10 at 1:39 pm

    Love that you can change your mix-in’s depending on what you have in your pantry! I used regular sugar and gluten free flour and it turned out perfectly!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/12 at 10:14 pm

      Hi Kellyn, so happy you liked them!!

      Reply
  9. Caroline says

    Posted on 1/3 at 6:51 pm

    Made these with my friend last week, we had so much fun shopping for all the mix ins and the cookies did not disappoint! The oats were my favorite they made the cookies so chewy.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/4 at 3:12 pm

      Hi Caroline, I am so happy you both liked them!

      Reply
  10. Christine says

    Posted on 1/3 at 5:56 pm

    Made these for New Years dinner desert & they were a hit! Also made the s’mores bars too (tried & true for my group of friends)

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/4 at 3:07 pm

      Hi Christine, thanks for sharing!!

      Reply
  11. Emily says

    Posted on 1/3 at 3:44 pm

    I love this recipe because you can make it your own! Whatever you have in your cab it, throw it in and the cookies are amazing! The perfect blend of salty and sweet!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/4 at 1:37 pm

      Hi Emily, I am so glad you liked them!!

      Reply
  12. christina says

    Posted on 12/17 at 9:47 am

    nothing makes me more excited than seeing a new nut-free ELW recipe 🙂 these were amazing! so easy to make, and delicious. i should have doubled the recipe because my family finished them in one day haha!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/17 at 2:40 pm

      Hi Christina, thanks for your kind words! So happy everyone liked them!

      Reply
  13. Amanda says

    Posted on 12/16 at 11:58 am

    Can you make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/17 at 2:47 pm

      Hi Amanda, yes you can! Let me know how they come out for you!

      Reply

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