CANDY COOKIES

Looking for something to make with that leftover Halloween candy? I was invited to a friend's last night and wanted to bring a dessert that was quick and no fail. I made these last year during Halloween time and they were a hit. You can throw in any kind of chocolate candy, pretzels, raisins (anything that sounds good crunched up in a cookie). The consistency of these cookies is perfect if you abide by the 12 minute baking time. 

Trick or Treat Cookies (from GOOP)

Ingredients:

• 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, chips, pretzels, raisins; just so-so: lollipops, hard candies; not recommended: gum, gummies, pixi stix)

Preheat oven to 375° F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk flour with baking soda and salt and set aside. 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.

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.