The Ultimate Candy Cookies Recipe
Indulge your sweet tooth with *The Ultimate Candy Cookies Recipe*, a gooey, flavor-packed treat perfect for any dessert lover. These soft and chewy cookies are loaded with a delightful medley of milk chocolate candies, mini marshmallows, and optional chopped nuts, creating the ultimate texture and flavor explosion in every bite. With a quick 15-minute prep time and just 10 minutes in the oven, these cookies are as easy to make as they are irresistible to eat. Perfect for holiday gatherings, bake sales, or movie nights, these candy-filled cookies strike the perfect balance between sweet and satisfying. Serve them warm with a cold glass of milk for a nostalgic dessert experience that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (softened) unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup (packed) brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk chocolate candies (e.g., M&Ms, chopped chocolate bars)
- 0.5 cup mini marshmallows
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (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, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl, and mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the milk chocolate candies, mini marshmallows, and optional chopped nuts with a rubber spatula.
Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to portion out dough balls 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 but the centers are still slightly soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these decadent candy-packed cookies with a glass of milk or share them with friends and family!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3983 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 186.1 g | 239% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.7 g | 464% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 463 mg | 154% | |
| Sodium | 2744 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 541.3 g | 197% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 346.7 g | ||
| Protein | 50.7 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 543 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 1500 mg | 32% | |
*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.
