Garbage Cookies

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate sweet-and-salty treat with these irresistible Garbage Cookies! Bursting with a medley of exciting mix-ins like crushed pretzels, gooey mini marshmallows, candy-coated chocolates, peanut butter chips, and semi-sweet chocolate chips, these cookies redefine delicious chaos. Perfect for clearing out your pantry or satisfying every craving in one bite, this recipe combines crunchy, chewy, and melty textures for a flavor-packed cookie experience. In just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick 12-minute bake, you’ll have two dozen golden, bakery-worthy cookies that are perfect for parties, snack time, or gifting. Whether you call them kitchen-sink cookies or party mix cookies, these easy-to-make treats are guaranteed to be a hit!

Nutriscore Rating: 33/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup crushed pretzels
• 0.5 cup mini marshmallows
• 0.25 cup peanut butter chips
• 0.25 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
• 0.25 cup candy-coated chocolates (e.g., M&M's)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using a hand or stand mixer.

Step 3

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, beating well until thoroughly incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.

Step 6

Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, mini marshmallows, peanut butter chips, chopped nuts, and candy-coated chocolates using a spatula or wooden spoon.

Step 7

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underdone.

Step 9

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1001.5 grams (1001.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4683

Total Fat 271.70g	348%
Saturated Fat 152.50g	763%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 741mg	247%
Sodium 3979mg	173%
Total Carbohydrate 543.80g	198%
Dietary Fiber 16.10g	58%
Total Sugars 316.80g
Protein 48.00g	96%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 277mg	21%
Iron 17mg	94%
Potassium 881mg	19%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.8%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 45.2%