Cookies are good. Candy is good, too. But put them together, and things get mind-blowingly tasty. This goes beyond tossing sweets into dough and making something next-level. Got a stash of candy waiting for a purpose? Let’s turn it into cookie magic.
The Art Of Candy-Stuffed Cookies
Start with cookie dough, then press a soft candy into the center before baking. As the dough bakes, the outside firms up while the candy inside melts into a gooey surprise. Try caramels or soft mints for that perfect molten middle in every bite.
Chop, Mix, Bake
Grab those leftover candy bars and chop them into chunks—Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, whatever’s on hand. Fold the pieces into your cookie dough before baking. As they melt, they create gooey layers of chocolate or nougat. It’s like turning your candy stash into a bakery-style treat.
M&M’s And More
Sometimes, it IS about color and crunch. M&M’s or candy-coated chocolates bring a crisp shell that pops in contrast to the soft cookie beneath. Add them after mixing the dough to keep them whole and pretty. These cookies never hide; they show up and show off their pretty colors.
Peanut Butter Bliss
There’s no wrong way to eat a Reese’s, especially when chopped into cookie dough. Use Reese’s cups or even pieces to swirl peanut butter richness throughout. Balance it with a pinch of salt to cut the sweetness. The result is a salty-sweet masterpiece you didn’t know you needed.
Caramel Dreams
If handled right, caramel adds a rich, chewy twist to your cookies. Try folding in soft caramel candies or spooning a dollop into the center of thumbprints before baking. Slightly underbaking helps the edges crisp up while the center stays soft and stretchy, like warm toffee.
Halloween Haul To Holiday Treat
Stuck with leftover Halloween candy? Chop up that leftover candy and stir it right into cookie dough. Mini chocolate bars or peanut butter bites can all find a new life inside a warm, gooey cookie. It’s the easiest way to make old candy exciting again.
S’mores Stuffed Cookies
S’mores Stuffed Cookies merge two favorites: warm, buttery cookie dough and nostalgic treats. Each bite reveals a hidden s’more with that melty marshmallow, creamy chocolate, and crisp graham cracker. Basically, every campfire dream is baked into one cookie.
Pinata Cookies
To make pinata cookies, stack and seal cookie layers with a small hollow space in the center. Fill that space with tiny candies like M&M’s or sprinkles before adding the top layer. When bitten into, the cookies spill out a colorful surprise.
Dough With Candy Mix-Ins
Want cookies anytime? Mix chopped candy into your dough and freeze. Bake straight from frozen; no thawing is needed. The candy holds its shape, and the dough bakes up like it was made fresh. It’s your emergency dessert stash, ready whenever the cravings hit hard.
Unconventional Candy Mix-Ins
Not all candy has to be chocolate. Try toffee bits or crushed hard candies for unexpected texture and flavor. Adjust your bake time to keep things from getting too runny. The more adventurous your mix-ins, the more memorable your cookies will become.
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