Halloween candy cookies are the ultimate way to repurpose all of your leftover Halloween candy. These cookies have a chewy, buttery cookie base and are adorned with a medley of colorful and decadent chocolate candies.

Each bite is exciting, as the candy chunks melt into the tender, golden-brown cookie, creating the perfect blend of sweet and salty. These cookies are a great way to transform your candy surplus into a spooky indulgence, and they’re guaranteed to leave you craving more.

Before We Start, Let’s Gather Our Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups unbleached flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 2 cups chopped chocolate candy (plus more for topping – optional)

Here’s How to Make the Dough for These Halloween Candy Cookies

1. Preheat Your Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to a wickedly warm 350°F (180°C). This will ensure your cookies bake to perfection.

2. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, combine the room-temperature butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Use an electric mixer (or some good old-fashioned elbow grease) to cream them together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This might take a few minutes, but trust me, it’s worth it.

3. Add the Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined and smooth. The vanilla adds a delightful depth of flavor, and the egg provides structure to the cookies.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and sea salt. This dry mixture will be added to the wet ingredients, giving our cookies the perfect texture.

5. Mix it All Together: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; we want our cookies to be tender, not tough.

6. Candy Transformation: The star of the show is the chopped chocolate candy. Fold it into the cookie dough until evenly distributed. You can use a variety of Halloween candies like M&Ms, Kit Kats, Twix, or Snickers. The colorful and flavorful assortment will make each bite a surprise.

How to Bake the Cookies

7. Scoop and Space: Use a 3 tablespoon cookie scoop and scoop dough onto your baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie. This allows them room to spread and bake evenly.

8. Top with More Candy: For a truly spooky and decadent touch, press a few extra candy pieces into the tops of each cookie. This step is optional, but it makes them look irresistible and adds an extra burst of candy goodness.

9. Bake to Perfection: Pop your cookie sheets into the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. The centers should still be slightly soft; they will continue to cook as they cool. The cookies puff up slightly during baking, but will settle as they cool.

10. Cool and Enjoy: Let your Halloween Candy Cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This is the hardest part—waiting! But trust me, it’s worth it. Once they’ve cooled a bit, grab a glass of milk and savor your sweet, spooky creations.

Tips and Tricks for Halloween Candy Cookies

• Variety is the Spice of Life: Don’t be afraid to mix and match your leftover candies. Combining different textures and flavors can result in a truly magical cookie experience.
• Freeze for Later: Cookie dough freezes beautifully. You can scoop out portions of dough onto a baking sheet, freeze them, then transfer to a zip-top bag for quick and easy cookie baking whenever a craving strikes.
• Presentation Matters: These cookies are perfect for Halloween parties. Place them on a spooky platter or in a witch’s cauldron for an extra eerie effect.

Halloween Candy Cookies are a fantastic way to make the most of your post-Halloween candy stash. With a few simple ingredients and a touch of kitchen magic, you’ll have a batch of delicious cookies that will leave you craving more. So, don’t let those candy leftovers haunt your pantry any longer—bake them into something spectacular! Happy Halloween, and happy baking, my friends.