Post Halloween: Where Did My Candy Go Cookies

For THE WIFE™ who is sick of staring at her kids stagnant Halloween candy stash, this recipe is good for two reasons. 1. They allow you to stuff several varieties of candy bars in your mouth at once, with no risk of getting some really weird looks. 2. It’s the fastest way to empty out those annoying plastic pumpkins. Click “continue reading” for the recipe.

Get Rid of My Kids Halloween Candy Cookies

• 3 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 stick unsalted butter (8 tablespoons) at room temperature
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 to 3 cups candy, chopped (recommended: chocolate bars or chocolate covered anything, caramel anything, raisins)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour with baking soda and salt and set aside.
3. In another medium bowl, cream butter and sugars together with a whisk or wooden spoon until light and fluffy (this takes about 3 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, thoroughly incorporating each, and then add vanilla and milk and beat until combined. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mix until incorporated, then fold in chopped candy.
4. Drop by rounded tablespoons (a mini ice cream scooper is my favorite way to portion them) onto cookie sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie (room to grow). Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack. – Goop.com