Description
Leftover Halloween Candy Cookies are a delightful way to repurpose your post-Halloween stash into scrumptious treats. Imagine warm, gooey cookies bursting with chunks of your favorite candies—each bite is a nostalgic explosion of flavor. These cookies are perfect for cozy nights in or to impress guests at gatherings. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can transform leftover sweets into an Instagram-worthy dessert that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped leftover Halloween candies (like Snickers, Reese's, and M&Ms)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped candies evenly into the dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared sheets spaced two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg