Baby Ruth Cookies
Servings 28 cookies
Calories 188kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus 2 Tbsp
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup salted butter softened
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 11.5 oz package fun size Baby Ruth candy bars unwrapped and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 3 large cookie sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl use a whisk to sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
- In a large bowl using an electric mixer cream together butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla. Beat on medium for 3-4 minutes or until light and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Stop and scrape the bowl as needed.
- Lower the speed of the mixer. Add sifted dry ingredients gradually, beating well after each addition. Stop and scrape the bowl periodically. The dough will be thick.
- Mix cubed candy into the dough by hand.
- Use a medium (1 1/2 Tbsp) ice cream scoop to divide the cookie dough. Place onto the parchment paper lined sheet pan at least 2-inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 222IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg