Leftover Halloween Candy Cookies- Fun Recipe for Kids
Turn leftover Halloween candy into soft, chewy cookies! Fun for kids, easy to make, and the perfect way to use favorite candy bars after Halloween.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup leftover Halloween candy (any mix of chocolate bars or treats( chopped
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven: to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in candy: Gently mix in the chopped Halloween candy pieces.
- Scoop & bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet and bake 9–11 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool & enjoy: Let cookies rest on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a rack — the melted candy makes them extra gooey!
Nutrition
Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 103mgPotassium: 51mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 133IUVitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.4mg
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