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Candy Explosion Cookies

April 29, 2015 *This post may include amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Candy Explosion Cookies

I wasn’t quite sure when I should post these little cookies. I made them in order to get all of our Easter Candy out of the house because I didn’t want it just hanging about (because you know…I’ll eat it all) haha and I had been meaning to make more treats for BigBear to take to work. These Candy Explosion Cookies were my solutions for both issues, these just seemed perfect!

Candy Explosion Cookies

Even though I used these cookies to get rid of all of our Easter candy, you could use this recipe to use up any holiday candy. We ALL know that for some reason, Holidays = Candy…lots of Candy. Even if we don’t buy any candy we always end up with a tons of it at the house!

Yeck, no holidays coming up? Just use your favorite, everyday candy!

Candy Explosion Cookies

We’re they any good?

Heck Yes, they were good.

I tried one (ok maybe I had two), BigBear had a few, my mom stopped by for a sample and then I packed up the rest and sent them on to work with my hubby.

By 4pm, he was sending me a text with a photo of the empty cookie container, requesting more. haha.

Candy Explosion Cookies

They’re soft and literally packed full of candy! I used a mixture of Reese Peanut Butter Cups, Chocolate Easter Bunnies, Mini Cadbury Eggs, Hershey Kisses, Kit-Kats and Heath Bars for these!

However you can literally use ANY type of chocolate candy that you want!

Candy Explosion Cookies

What kind of candy would you stuff into these Candy Explosion Cookies?

Ps. April is almost over…how can this be? Someone hold me!

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Candy Explosion Cookies
By: Angie Barrett – BigBearsWife.com
Makes about 56 Cookies
04/29/15

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Ingredients
2 sticks unsalted butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 3/4 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups chopped chocolate candy (any type of chocolate candy)**
**I used Reese Peanut Butter Cups, Chocolate Easter Bunnies, Mini Cadbury Eggs, Hershey Kisses, Kit-Kats and Heath Bars
Directions

Pre-heat oven to 350F.

In a mixer, cream the solid brown butter and both sugars together. Mix well.

Add the eggs one at a time. Make sure each egg is incorporated before adding the next.

Add the vanilla and mix until everything is mixed well.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

With the machine on low, slowly add the flour mixture to the batter. Mix until just combined.

Mix in the chopped chocolate candy.

Drop by rounded tablespoons onto a baking sheet. (I love this cookie scoop)

Bake at 350 F for about 8 minutes. Remove and let cool.

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  1. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

    April 29, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    I’m so glad you shared this!! As soon as I saw the name of the recipe I knew they were meant for me 🙂

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  2. bellalimento says

    April 29, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    I can’t believe it’s about to be May either. These cookies would certainly make me feel better about this year flying by ; )

    Reply
  3. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    April 29, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    these cookies are epic-i love the texture and all that tasty candy!

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  4. Carolyn says

    April 29, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    Of course they were good! I had no doubts, just from the name!

    Reply
  5. Barbara Schieving says

    April 29, 2015 at 4:03 pm

    I love loaded cookies too!

    Reply
  6. Lauren Kelly Nutrition says

    April 30, 2015 at 3:22 am

    Whoa! These cookies look and sound amazing!!

    Reply
  7. Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says

    April 30, 2015 at 5:30 am

    I might call these Secret Cookies, lol! Who would guess the surprised they hold just by looking at them!

    Reply
  8. Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says

    April 30, 2015 at 7:34 am

    Too bad they didn’t like the cookies, eh? Haha! Our chocolate bunnies had the same delicious ending.

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  9. [email protected] says

    April 30, 2015 at 7:42 am

    That’s awesome! I love the name! It’s a perfect solution to use up that candy!

    Reply
  10. A Family Feast says

    April 30, 2015 at 8:09 am

    We did the same thing with our Easter Candy (although I didn’t think to blog about it! – Silly me!) These look great!

    Reply
  11. Kim Beaulieu says

    April 30, 2015 at 6:14 pm

    I wish I lived closer to for you so many reasons, this is just another one to add to the list. You are the cookie queen.

    Reply
  12. Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says

    April 30, 2015 at 6:14 pm

    These cookies are so much fun. Love the name and such a great way to use up leftover candy!

    Reply
  13. Nutmeg Nanny says

    April 30, 2015 at 7:43 pm

    Any cookie that has “explosion” in the title is sure to win over my little heart. Bring on the candy…and cookies!

    Reply
  14. CookinCanuck says

    May 1, 2015 at 7:01 am

    It’s always a good sign when the cookie container is empty by the end of the work day! Your husband must be the most popular guy in the office. 🙂

    Reply

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