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Lately, I’ve been longing to dunk a good cookie in a tall, glass of milk. I figured store-bought cookies could do the trick, but every time I opened up my newly-bought package, the taste just wouldn’t cut it.

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It was obvious that I had to make a homemade batch. The only question was: what type of cookies did I want to make? I was craving chocolate but thought it would be fun to incorporate some sort of autumn element to the mix.

That’s when I decided to make these Chocolate Cookies with Autumn Candies. I always loved the idea of “reverse chocolate chip cookies” but wanted to add my own, special twist. This recipe works with any candy that you desire… you can even opt in for walnuts or pecans! For my batch, I decided to go for Reese’s Pieces because of their Fall-themed colors.

Ooey, gooey and oh-so-delicious, this dessert really hit the spot!

Chocolate Cookies with Autumn Candies

Ingredients

1 cup flour

¼ cup cocoa powder

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate

1 stick butter, softened

1 egg

¾ sugar

¼ cup brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1 ½ cups autumn candies (ex.: Reese’s Pieces)

Process

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

In a microwave-safe bowl, heat semi-sweet chocolate until completely melted. Add butter, egg, sugars, and vanilla. Mix with an electric mixer on low speed until completely combined. Fold into dry ingredients.

Once all of your ingredients are mixed together, add your autumn candies. Place on a baking sheet using the “drop” method and bake for 10 to 12 minutes

Chocolate Cookies with Autumn Candies

1 cup flour
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
1 stick butter (softened)
1 egg
¾ sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 ½ cups autumn candies (ex.: Reese’s Pieces)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a microwave-safe bowl, heat semi-sweet chocolate until completely melted. Add butter, egg, sugars and vanilla. Mix with an electric mixer on low speed until completely combined. Fold into dry ingredients.
Once all of your ingredients are mixed together, add your autumn candies. Place on a baking sheet using the “drop” method and bake for 10 to 12 minutes