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You guys! I’m home from the world’s longest vacation!
Okay, so it was only two weeks away, but have you ever been gone from your house for two entire weeks? It’s kind of crazy.
I can’t remember where things go in the kitchen. Whose idea was it to keep the cutting boards there anyway?
I keep opening the door to the basement when I mean to open the door to the linen closet. Granted, they’re close to each other, but still.
Also, my husband doesn’t know how to work our fancy new high tech dishwasher with all the buttons, so he thought he started the dishwasher two weeks ago and then I came home and opened it to discover mold all up in everything. It was the least pleasant thing I’ve ever seen. Fact.
But, vacation was lovely. A week at the beach, followed by a week of family time, followed by a day in Chicago with my daughter, her friend, and my friend for a little American Girl time. See also: I’m totally broke now.
I paid $25 for my daughter’s doll to get an up-do. Because, the doll totally had a fundraising gala to attend that night or something. Not sure.
Anyway! I’m home and I have cookies.
These are just your basic chocolate chip cookie dough, and by that I mean, these are amazing. I love chocolate chip cookies and this is my all time favorite dough recipe. I snagged it from Sally’s Baking Addiction who snagged it from Anna Olson and now I insist that you snag it and add it to your personal recipe book, because man, these are the best cookies ever.
I loaded these up with the eensy weensy Kit Kat bars you can buy in a small bag. So many people like nuts in their cookies, so I thought the Kit Kat bars would replicate the nutty crunch nicely and I was right! The textures are fun and the flavors are amazing, and basically you should stop reading this and get in the kitchen right now!
Cookies for all!
Kit Kat Cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter room temperature
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounce package Kit Kat minis candy bars
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet mixture until well combined.
- Turn the mixer off and stir in the candy with a wooden spoon.
- Scoop the dough into balls using a medium cookie scoop and stack on a plate or return to the mixing bowl.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 36 hours before baking.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven on a parchment lined baking sheet for 8 minutes.
- Cool before serving.
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Joanne says
Coming home to mold is like…my worst nightmare. But coming home to kit kats cookies would kind of be the best! So…balance?
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
Can’t go wrong stuffing cookies with Kit Kat minis!
Heather @ My Overflowing Cup says
Welcome back! These are such a great idea! This is the favorite candy bar of one of my sons. I’m going to make these for his birthday. Thank you!
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
I don’t eat many candy bars. Its the one thing I can resist. Now fine chocolates like truffles—-that is another story. But kit kats are one that I do eat. It would be fun to use them in cookies. This basic cookie recipe is different than mine. I am curious to try it. I bake a lot of cookies with variations on my basic cookie.
I am open to change to obtain more perfection. Lol
Katie says
I love these! Every time I see those mini Kit-Kats at the checkout line I just KNOW they all want to be cookies when they grow up. Can’t wait to try out your recipe, now that you’ve done all the hard work for me! ๐
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
oooh 2 weeks IS a long vacay-I’m glad you had fun though (and…apparently your daughter’s doll? charity galas and whatnot). I LOVE these cookies-they look so gooey and delish!
Angelyn @ Everyday Desserts says
I’m pretty sure I’d prefer kit kats in my cookies to nuts. These look phenomenal!!
marcie says
Welcome back, Karly! I can’t believe it cost $25 for your daughter’s doll to get an up-do? I have boys, so I’ve got no idea about any of that stuff. ๐ These cookies look amazing, and I love Kit-Kat bars!
Matt Robinson says
Kit Kats are my favorite, love these Karly!
Kathy says
Yum! Love Kit Kats! I can’t imagine how good they must be in cookies!
Chloe @ foodlikecake says
These cookies look to DIE for!
Layla @ Brunch Time Baker says
welcome home back! It always feels weird going back home, I usually need a few days to adjust back. Okay let’s talk about these amazing cookies! I just love kit kat and can literally taste these cookies in my mouth. This is a great idea!
Belinda@themoonblushbaker says
My packet of kit kats are begging to be made into to these beauties!
I am so glad you had a great time! Your daughter is so lucky to get fancy make over ๐ thanks to her mum.
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
Welcome home! I feel ya, I just back from 1 week and it was crazy! so, 2 weeks must be a little mental.
I ADORE that cookie dough, it is the best…especially with Kit Kat chunks! Hello delicious! Pinned ๐
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Kit kats are so yummy. Love this recipe!