Description
These Leftover Halloween Candy Cookies are a delightful way to transform your leftover candy into soft, chewy cookies bursting with flavor. With a classic cookie dough base and a mix of chopped Halloween treats, these cookies are perfect for enjoying a sweet treat while reducing waste.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 2 tsp corn starch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 stick butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp white granulated sugar
- 1 egg room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp water room temperature
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cup leftover Halloween candy chopped
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, corn starch, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set this mixture aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a stand mixer bowl fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy. This can also be done using a hand mixer.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, water, and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing just until combined, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture and beat on medium-low speed just until combined. Avoid over mixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Candy: Gently fold in the chopped leftover Halloween candy to the cookie dough.
- Shape and Chill Dough: Use an ice cream scoop to portion the dough into 10 equal-sized balls. Place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet. Chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to prevent spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 14 minutes or until the edges are set. The centers may appear slightly undercooked, but they will finish baking from residual heat once removed from the oven.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Notes
- For best flavor, enjoy the cookies a few hours after cooling to allow the flavors to meld.
- Chilling the dough prevents excessive spreading and helps maintain thick, chewy cookies.
- You can use any combination of leftover Halloween candy such as chocolate bars, candy pieces, or gummies.
- Room temperature ingredients like egg and water help the dough mix evenly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
