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Martha begins with her iconic giant kitchen sink cookies, a playful nod to leftover ingredients turned into a sumptuous treat. The key to these cookies is their hefty, loaded nature—they contain dried fruits, nuts, oats, and even chocolate chunks, making each bite a burst of flavors and textures.

Ingredients and Technique

The base starts with two sticks of butter at room temperature, mixed with half light brown sugar and half granulated sugar—about three-quarters of a cup each. Martha emphasizes the importance of using room temperature ingredients for optimal mixing, contrasting her pastry dough tip: keep ingredients cold for flaky pastries, but room temperature for cookies.