Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of autumn flavors with Candy Corn Peanut Butter Cookies. These soft, chewy cookies combine the nostalgic sweetness of candy corn with the creamy richness of peanut butter. Perfect for Halloween gatherings or cozy family evenings, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite, leaving everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups candy corn
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the candy corn pieces.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown. Let cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg