Description
Candy Corn Peanut Butter Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional treats, combining the rich, creamy flavor of peanut butter with the festive crunch of candy corn. These cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with autumn colors, making them perfect for Halloween celebrations or cozy fall gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch that will impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup candy corn
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the candy corn pieces.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For added flavor, substitute half of the peanut butter with almond butter or add a pinch of cinnamon. Experiment by mixing in chocolate chips or sprinkling sea salt on top before baking for a sweet-salty twist.