Smartie Cookies Recipe 🍪
Overview:
This delightful recipe for Smartie Cookies originated from a feature in the 1984 TV Guide, where Howie Mandel shared his favorite recipe. These cookies are not only delicious but also versatile, perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re using red and green Smarties for Christmas, pastel ones for Easter, or even Reese’s Pieces for a twist, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone, especially kids. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a cook time of 8 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these scrumptious treats in no time!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter 🧈
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup golden brown sugar
- 1 egg 🥚
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup Smarties (or Reese’s Pieces for variation) 🍬
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. | Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). |
| 2. | In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, margarine, sugar, and golden brown sugar until light and fluffy. |
| 3. | Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, and beat until smooth and well combined. |
| 4. | Gradually stir in the unsifted all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, blending well to form a smooth dough. |
| 5. | Gently fold in the Smarties (or Reese’s Pieces) until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough. |
| 6. | Using a teaspoon, drop spoonfuls of the dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking. |
| 7. | Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges. |
| 8. | Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on the baking sheets before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. |
| 9. | Enjoy these delicious Smartie Cookies with a cold glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage! 🥛☕ |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 79
- Total Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.4g
- Cholesterol: 13.5mg
- Sodium: 74.3mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 10.1g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugars: 7g
- Protein: 0.8g
Recipe Yield:
This recipe yields approximately 36 cookies, making it perfect for sharing with family and friends or for satisfying your sweet tooth throughout the week. Enjoy the nostalgic taste of these Smartie Cookies and experiment with different variations to suit your taste preferences and seasonal celebrations! 🌟
