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Candy Corn Cookies Recipe

Adorable candy corn cookies have candy corn inside and on top! Celebrate fall with a cookie that is tasty but not spooky.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 137 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ½ cup candy corn

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
  3. Add in egg, vanilla, and heavy cream and continue mixing until well incorporated.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch and mix together well.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix after each addition and continue until everything is well incorporated.
  6. Scoop out 1 heaping tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Then flatten it into a circle and place it on the prepared cookie sheet.
  7. Place 3-4 pieces of candy corn in the center of the circle of dough.
  8. Scoop out another tablespoon of dough and flatten it. Press it over the top of the candy. Press the edges to seal the candy inside.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Then take the tray from the oven and immediately press a few pieces of candy corn on top of the cookies.
  10. Place the cookies back in the oven for 2 minutes so the candy sticks to the top.
  11. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes. Then place them on a wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container for 4-5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for 4-5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
  • Add a cup of peanuts or white chocolate chips to the cookies for extra flavor. Don't add more than 1 cup of extra ingredients, though.

Nutrition Information

Calories 137kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 91mg (4%) Potassium 31mg (1%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 176IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.01mg (0%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 137

% Daily Value*

Calories 137kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 91mg 4%
Potassium 31mg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 176IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.01mg 0%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.