Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Using Leftover Candy
Quick and easy chocolate chip cookie recipe with the most delicious leftover candy make for the perfect chocolate chip cookies!
Servings: 18 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter
- ½ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate candy
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Microwave butter for about 30 seconds until soft, but not entirely melted.
- Beat butter and sugars until creamy. Add the vanilla and egg and beat well on low speed.
- Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until dough forms crumbles. Add the chocolate chips or roughly-chopped chocolate candy - Cadbury Eggs are always a crowd pleaser!
- Roll the dough into balls and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cookies are puffy and light golden brown. Don't bake too long!
- Let cool on baking sheet and enjoy with a nice big glass of milk.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature. Throw a piece of bread in with them to help them stay soft!
You can also freeze them! Allow them to cool completely, then store in a freezer bag. Thaw on the countertop before devouring.