Description
These Candy Corn Cookies are a delightful blend of sweet and soft, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup candy corn (divided)
- Optional: ¼ cup white chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet mix, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the candy corn, reserving a few for decoration.
- Scoop the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Press extra candy corn pieces on top for a festive touch.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are set but the centers look slightly soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.