These cookies not only tackle the perennial problem of leftover candy but also provide a delicious, creative outlet for your baking skills.
Ingredients
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2 ½ cups All-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Baking soda
½ teaspoon Salt
1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup Granulated sugar
¾ cup Brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
2 large Eggs
1 ½ cups Leftover candy (chopped)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a chewy cookie texture.
Fold in the chopped leftover candy, ensuring an even distribution throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. The centers may look slightly underbaked; this is perfect for a chewy cookie.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
