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Halloween Candy Cookie

Delicious cookies made with leftover Halloween candy, perfect for festive occasions.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped Halloween candy such as Snickers, M&M's, or Reese's

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped Halloween candy using a spatula.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop mounds of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

For extra chewy cookies, slightly underbake them.