Springtime Candy-Stuffed Cookies
These cookies bake up with tender centers and lightly crisp edges, dotted with bits of chopped Easter candy that melt into sweet, colorful pockets. Springtime Candy-Stuffed Cookies are playful yet nostalgic, perfect for using up holiday leftovers or adding a bright touch to a weekend bake sale. Serve them warm for dessert or as a festive snack with cold milk.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook11 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Springtime Candy-Stuffed Cookies, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 32 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 13
- Performance
- 15
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, combine the shortening and sugars and mix until creamy.
- 3
Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract; beat until creamy.
- 4
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and baking soda.
- 5
Add this to the sugar mixture and blend thoroughly.
- 6
Add the chopped candies.
- 7
Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto cookie sheets.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are light golden brown, about 11 minutes.
- Calories 173.16 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 3.34 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 26.74 g 10%
- Total Fat 6.22 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 1.97 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 11.03 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 31.14 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.33 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 17.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 19.78 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.0 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 11.25 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 4.08 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Springtime Candy Stuffed Cookies is made with 10 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 26 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, and Butter Flavor Shortening. Each serving provides about 173.16 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Springtime Candy-Stuffed Cookies made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Butter-Flavor Shortening, Chocolate Candy. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Springtime Candy-Stuffed Cookies?
- About 26 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 11 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 173.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Springtime Candy-Stuffed Cookies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Springtime Candy-Stuffed Cookies healthy?
- Springtime Candy-Stuffed Cookies has an easyChef Pro health score of 24/100. Per serving, it provides 173.16 calories and 3.34 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.97 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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