Delicious Acorn Candy Cookies Recipe

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Get ready to indulge in the perfect blend of sweetness and nuttiness with these irresistible acorn candy cookies. This recipe combines the rich flavor of acorn candy with the classic taste of cookies, creating a unique and delightful treat that will have your taste buds dancing.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup acorn candy, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chopped acorn candy until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Enjoy these delightful acorn candy cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage.

Interesting Facts

  • Acorn candy is a traditional Native American food made from ground acorns that have been leached and sweetened.
  • These cookies offer a unique twist on classic chocolate chip cookies by incorporating the rich flavor of acorn candy.