Big, Chewy Leftover Halloween Candy Cookies
These big, chewy Halloween candy cookies are loaded with chopped leftover Snickers, Reese’s, Twix and Kit Kats for 8 thick, bakery-style cookies in about 35 minutes.
Servings: 8 Large Bakery-style Cookies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups chopped leftover Halloween candy Snickers, Twix, KitKat, Reese’s, M&M’s, etc.
- Optional: 1 extra cup chopped candy to top cookies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, using a hand or stand mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes). Add egg and vanilla: Mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add gradually to the wet mix, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped candies and chocolate chips. For softer candies (like Reese’s), freeze 10 minutes before chopping.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal portions (about ½ cup dough). Roll into balls, then slightly flatten into thick disks. Place 3 inches apart. (Optional: place extra chopped candies on top of cookie dough before baking)
- Bake 13–15 minutes, until edges are golden brown but centers look just set (they’ll finish setting as they cool).
- Let rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before moving to a rack. (Optional: When cookies are removed from the oven, press chopped candies on top for a chunkier look)
Notes
Storage: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Freezing: Freeze baked cookies in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm in a 300°F oven for a few minutes until soft.
Smaller cookies: Use a medium cookie scoop and bake a few minutes less.
Cookie bars: Press the dough into a parchment-lined 9x13 pan and bake at 350°F for 25 to 28 minutes.