Halloween Candy Cookies
Transform leftover Halloween candy into delicious and chewy cookies that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Halloween Candy Mix-ins
- 1 cup leftover Halloween candy, chopped Any combination of mini candy bars, chocolate, or nutty bites
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chop up the leftover Halloween candy into bite-sized pieces.
- Fold the chopped candy into the cookie dough.
Baking
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet. Press in a few extra pieces of candy on top of each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until they are slightly underdone in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store baked cookies in an airtight container lined with parchment paper. Cookies can be stored at room temperature, but refrigerate if using many gooey candies.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
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