Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/2 cups (300g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (227g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Light brown sugar: 1 cup (220g)
- Large eggs: 2
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Halloween candy, chopped (such as M&M's, Reese's Pieces, Skittles): 2 cups (400g)
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped candy.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per cookie (1/8th of the recipe):
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 100mg
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 18g
- Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and chewy
- Bursting with colorful candy pieces
- Perfect for Halloween parties or trick-or-treating
User Comments:
- "These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family."
- "I love how festive and colorful they are."
- "The chunky candy makes them extra delicious."
- "I'm definitely making these again next year."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If the dough is too sticky, refrigerate it for 30 minutes before forming the cookies.
- For a gooier cookie, bake for 10 minutes. For a crispier cookie, bake for 12 minutes.
- Enjoy the cookies warm or at room temperature.
