Kit Kat Cookies Recipe
Delight in these irresistible Kit Kat Cookies that combine classic cookie dough with chunks of crunchy, chocolatey Kit Kat bars for an exciting twist on a beloved treat. Perfectly chewy with a satisfying crunch, these cookies bring together familiar flavors in a fun and easy-to-make dessert.
- Author: Mick
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 3 Kit Kat bars, chopped into small pieces
- Prepare the cookie dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form the cookie dough.
- Fold in chopped Kit Kats: Gently fold the chopped Kit Kat pieces into the cookie dough, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout without overmixing to prevent breaking the candy bars excessively.
- Bake until set: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Shape the dough into rounded tablespoon-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set but still soft. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use fresh Kit Kat bars and avoid overmixing after adding them.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- You can substitute the Kit Kat bars with other chocolate wafer candies if desired.
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let them finish setting during cooling.
Keywords: Kit Kat Cookies, Chocolate Cookies, Candy Cookies, Easy Cookie Recipe, Chocolate Wafer Cookies