CUPID’S TRASH CAN COOKIES
Cupid’s Trash Can Cookies are a fun Valentine’s Day treat filled with sweet and salty surprises! With pretzels, chocolate, candies, and sprinkles, every bite is crunchy, chewy, and full of love—perfect for parties or gifting.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini pretzels roughly crushed
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- ½ cup pink and red M&M’s
- ¼ cup colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Make the Dough: In another bowl, cream butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Add Mix-Ins: Fold in pretzels, chocolate chips, M&M’s, and sprinkles.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop 1½-tablespoon portions of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 12–14 minutes or until golden around the edges.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Chill dough for up to 2 days before baking, or freeze for 1 month.
- Flavor Boost: Add white chocolate chips or a drizzle of melted chocolate after baking for extra sweetness.
- Serving Suggestions: Perfect for Valentine’s parties, cookie boxes, or as a sweet gift.
- Allergy-Friendly Options: Substitute butter with dairy-free margarine and use vegan chocolate candies.
- Storage Tips: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.