Description
Candy corn sugar cookies are a whimsical treat that captures the essence of fall and Halloween. These soft, buttery cookies are adorned with vibrant candy corn sprinkles, making them the perfect addition to any autumn gathering. With their delightful vanilla flavor and chewy texture, they evoke sweet memories while brightening up your dessert table. Easy to make and impossible to resist, these cookies will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup candy corn, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture; mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in chopped candy corn using a spatula.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on wire racks before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg