Leftover Halloween Candy Cookies 🍪
Description
Crispy and chewy! These Leftover Halloween Candy Cookies are a brilliant solution for the surplus candies from the spooky season. Crafted out of desperation due to fewer trick-or-treaters, this recipe transforms assorted candies into delightful treats. Whether you have Twix bars, M&M’s, or nuts like pecans, these cookies offer a delightful medley of flavors. If your candies contain peanuts or peanut butter, feel free to swap out the pecans for peanuts for a perfect fit. The versatility of this recipe makes it a fantastic way to repurpose leftover Halloween candy into a new, delicious delight!
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 122.7 per serving
- Fat Content: 5.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 15.4mg
- Sodium Content: 115.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 17.8g
- Fiber Content: 0.8g
- Sugar Content: 11.1g
- Protein Content: 1.8g
Ingredients
Quantity | Ingredient |
---|---|
1 1/2 cups | Flour |
1 1/4 tsp | Baking soda |
1 tsp | Salt |
1 cup | Butter |
1 cup | Sugar |
1 1/2 cups | Brown sugar |
2 | Eggs |
1 1/2 tsp | Vanilla extract |
1 1/2 cups | Oatmeal |
1 1/2 cups | Sweetened flaked coconut |
3 cups | Raisins |
1/2 cup | Pecans or peanuts |
1 cup | Assorted Halloween candies |
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare cookie sheets by lining them with parchment paper or using silpats, as melted candy can be sticky.
- Cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth, then add vanilla extract.
- Incorporate baking soda and flour into the mixture.
- Stir in oatmeal, sweetened flaked coconut, raisins, and pecans (or peanuts) until evenly distributed.
- Add assorted Halloween candies to the dough and mix well.
- Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls, flatten slightly, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, keeping a close eye as melted candy may burn easily.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Recipe Yield
This recipe makes approximately 60 cookies, perfect for sharing with friends and family or storing for later indulgence.
Recipe Category
Dessert
Keywords
Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, Halloween, Sweet, < 30 Mins
These Leftover Halloween Candy Cookies are not only a delicious treat but also a creative solution to excess candy. Enjoy the blend of flavors and textures in every bite, and feel free to customize with your favorite leftover Halloween candies. Whether you’re making these for a post-Halloween party or just for a sweet snack, they’re sure to be a hit!