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Freshly baked candy cookies with M&M’s and chocolate candy pieces arranged on a baking tray.

Candy Cookie Recipe

Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Refrigerate: 15 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 24
Soft and chewy candy cookies loaded with M&M’s and chopped candy bars. A fun way to use up leftover Halloween candy!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter , just barely softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar , packed
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup M&M’s , plus more for tops if desired
  • 1-2 cups chopped candy bars , see notes

Instructions

  • Prep. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
  • Cream butter and sugar. In a large bowl, using a mixer, cream 1 cup softened butter, 1 cup brown sugar and 3/4 cup granulated sugar for 1 minute. Add 2 eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla and mix until combined.
  • Add dry ingredients then chill dough. Add 3 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir mix just until combined. Fold in 1 cup chopped candy bars and 1 cup M&M’s.
  • Scoop dough. Using a large cookie scoop (about 3 Tablespoons), scoop the cookie dough onto the baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Place extra M&M’s and candy bar pieces on the top of the cookies if desired. Refrigerate dough balls on pan for 30 to 60 minutes.
  • Bake. Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until the edges are barely golden brown. Allow cookies to set on pan for 2-3 minutes, and then remove to a cooling rack. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

Candy: I love to use mini Milky way, Snickers, Reese's, Hershey's or Rolos.
Thicker cookies: If you'd like a thicker cookie, add in 1 Tablespoon of cornstarch and refrigerate the dough balls the full 60 minutes.
Storage: Store in a covered container up to 3 days. Freeze in a covered container up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcal, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 36mg, Sodium: 162mg, Potassium: 36mg, Sugar: 25g, Vitamin A: 290IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 33mg, Iron: 1.1mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

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