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Candy Corn and White Chocolate Softbatch Cookies

Candy Corn and White Chocolate Softbatch Cookies for Halloween Fun

Delight in these Candy Corn and White Chocolate Softbatch Cookies that capture the festive Halloween spirit.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 24 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Cream or Half-and-Half milk can be substituted
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Corn Starch avoid omitting
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt optional
For the Festive Mix-ins
  • 1 cup Candy Corn
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips or Salted Peanuts

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar together for about 5 minutes until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  2. Whisk together all-purpose flour, corn starch, baking soda, and optional salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  3. Fold in the candy corn and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  4. Scoop out portions of dough, flatten slightly, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Arrange chilled cookie mounds on the baking sheet, spaced at least 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for about 9 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly glossy.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough adequately and monitor baking closely to avoid overbaking.

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