High Protein Candy Pieces Cookies
Indulge your sweet tooth without the guilt with these High Protein Candy Pieces Cookies—perfect for a post-workout snack or a midday energy boost! This recipe takes your favorite classic cookie and gives it a muscle-friendly twist, blending creamy vanilla protein powder and protein-enhanced candy pieces into every bite. With a chewy, golden-brown texture and pops of chocolatey flavor, these cookies are as satisfying as they are nutritious. Ready in just 25 minutes, they’re easy to prepare with simple ingredients like brown sugar, butter, and vanilla extract, while still packing a powerful protein punch. Whether you're fueling up for the day or treating yourself after a gym session, these cookies are the perfect blend of indulgence and nourishment.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, room temperature
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 1 piece Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Vanilla protein powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup High protein candy pieces (such as protein-enhanced chocolate chips or protein candy)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and continue to mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, protein powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Gently fold in the high protein candy pieces until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly undercooked, but they will firm up as they cool.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your high protein candy pieces cookies as a delightful snack or dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.7 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 108 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 10.1 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 100 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
