Our Best Ideas for Fully Loaded Cookies
There are so many ways to enjoy cookies—from chocolate-studded versions to chewy oatmeal treats, the varieties are endless. Still, what if you don't want to choose between one or the other? These cookies are chock-full of all kinds of mix-ins, using everything from candies to chips. With variations of kitchen sink cookies, monster cookies, compost cookies and more, these fully loaded sweet treats can please anyone and everyone. Let's start with these packed peanut butter cookies. The oats and coconut give them a chewy texture and heft, while the peanut butter cup candies double down on the chocolate-peanut butter profile. For the ideal soft and chewy texture, make sure to bake the cookies until they are very softly set at the edges and then cool slightly on the baking sheets to set as they will be delicate while warm.
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Kardea's Kitchen Sink Cookies
Kardea says, "These cookies are loaded with, you guessed it, everything but the kitchen sink! They've got chocolate chunks, white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, potato chips and pretzels. You know how I love a salty-sweet combo and I think you will too when you try these."
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Chocolate Toffee Crunch Cookies
Ree made these especially for her daughter, Paige. She gathered all her favorite candy treats and baked them into the cookies. By swapping in other types of candy, it’s the perfect way to personalize a batch of cookies for one of your favorite people.
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Triple Chocolate Mayo Cookies
Repeat after us—there's no such thing as too much chocolate! These choco-packed cookies feature milk, white and dark chocolate for a sweet treat that hits all the right notes. Plus, we incorporate mayo into the dough for a tender, delicate cookie.
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Monster Cookies
If you like your cookies chock-full of mix-ins, these are the ones for you! Ree loads up the batter with chocolate candies, oats, chocolate chips, pecans and rice cereal! She also uses extra brown sugar to ensure lots of chewiness.
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Loaded Cake Mix Cookies
Cake mix is the secret shortcut to light, fluffy cookies. Crispy cornflakes, pretzels and big chunks of dark chocolate give these an irresistible combination of crunch and gooiness — and we also added sprinkles, just for fun! They're a sensation for your stomach and your eyes!
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Elvis Cookies
It's well-known that Elvis loved peanut butter, banana, and bacon sandwiches—but does the combo hold up in a cookie? We say yes! Duff's Elvis-inspired cookies also have pretzels and chocolate chips for a bit of crunch and sweetness.
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Chocolate Chocolate Halva Walnut Cookies
Molly has a cookie jar in her kitchen and it’s her goal to keep it stocked at all times. These cookies make for great cookie jar cookies because they are gooey and soft! Plus, they're packed with two types of chocolate, walnuts and halva.
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Chocolate Overload Cookies
Who could say 'no' to these candy-studded chocolate cookies?! Ree uses plenty of chocolate chips in addition to the candies for maximum chocolate in each and every bite. Best of all, Ree's recipe makes two dozen—so you can stash some in the freezer and have them ready to go when you don't have time to bake.
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Loaded Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies
Chunky cookies don't have to include chocolate! We use walnuts and raisins in these cookies, but feel free to try your own favorite mix of nuts and dried fruit, like pecans and cranberries or roasted peanuts and chopped apricots. And, of course, you could add chocolate if you preferred.
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Compost Cookies
Invented by Christina Tosi, the sugar genius behind Momofuku Milk Bar, the compost cookie has become an Internet sensation. The cookie starts with a buttery, brown sugar base, which is loaded with bits of candy and snack food. Consider it an edible canvas to alter to any specifications or cravings.
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Cherry Pretzel White Chocolate Cookies
White chocolate, cherries, and pretzels—oh my! Ree ikes to ice and sprinkle her cookies for maximum visual impact. They're great for taking to a party or potluck!
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Peaches and Cream Oatmeal Cookies
If you prefer your cookies on the sweeter side, you'll adore Sunny's recipe! She starts with lots of brown sugar for a chewy cookie, then incorporates oats, dried peaches, white chocolate chips, and walnuts. If you can't find dried peaches, dried apricots make a great substitute!
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Everything Cookies
Ree's chunky cookies are perfect when you're feeding a crowd. She loads up the dough with oatmeal, granola, dried fried and nuts for a satisfying snack. Be warned—this recipe makes a lot of cookies!
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Sunny's German Chocolate Cake Cookies
Sunny's cookies are a chocolate lover's dream! She starts with a basic cookie recipe and then adds in cocoa powder, chocolate chips, coconut and pecans to give it the German chocolate cake twist. It's a simple treat that's ready in just 30 minutes.
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Italian Spumoni Cookies ("Spumookies")
Traditionally, spumoni is a molded Italian dessert featuring different layers of ice cream along with candied fruits and nuts. Jeff Mauro puts his twist on the Italian classic by turning it into a cookie complete with chocolate chips, pistachios and dried cherries. These make a great treat for the holidays, or really anytime!
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