Leftover Halloween Candy Cookies
Don't let those leftover Halloween treats go to waste—turn them into magic with these irresistible Leftover Halloween Candy Cookies! This easy, crowd-pleasing recipe combines a buttery, chewy cookie base with a treasure trove of chopped chocolates, candies, and optional semi-sweet chocolate chips for an indulgent, one-of-a-kind treat. Perfectly golden around the edges with a soft, gooey center, these cookies come together in just 25 minutes, making them an ideal post-Halloween baking project. Whether you’re repurposing mini chocolate bars, peanut butter cups, or crunchy candies, every bite is packed with sweet surprises. Serve these cookies with a tall glass of milk and watch them disappear faster than those Halloween costumes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (softened) unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup (packed) brown sugar
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups leftover Halloween candy (chopped into small pieces)
- 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. 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. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the chopped leftover Halloween candy and chocolate chips (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look slightly underbaked.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5804 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 236.9 g | 304% | |
| Saturated Fat | 135.5 g | 678% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 652 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 3121 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 858.1 g | 312% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 578.4 g | ||
| Protein | 67.8 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 642 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 24.1 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 1654 mg | 35% | |
*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.
