Description
Candy Corn Cookies are a delightful autumn treat that captures the festive spirit of the season in every bite. These soft, chewy cookies combine the nostalgic flavors of peanut butter and vanilla with vibrant candy corn, making them perfect for Halloween gatherings or cozy family nights. Bake these colorful cookies to fill your kitchen with warmth and create sweet memories that will last a lifetime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup candy corn (fresh)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just blended.
- Fold in candy corn and optional peanut butter chips.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges; allow cooling on the sheet before transferring.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg