Compost Cookies Recipe

Name: Compost Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup softened butter; 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup white granulated sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup chunky peanut butter; 1/2 cup crushed potato chips; 1/4 cup crumbled sugar cookies; 1/2 cup assorted chocolate chips (I had an open bag of semi-sweet and an open bag of white chocolate); Handful of Craisins; 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles; 1/2 cup chopped Samoa cookies; Coarse Salt

Servings: persons

1/2 cup softened butter
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup white granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/3 cup chunky peanut butter
1/2 cup crushed potato chips
1/4 cup crumbled sugar cookies
1/2 cup assorted chocolate chips (I had an open bag of semi-sweet and an open bag of white chocolate)
Handful of Craisins
2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles
1/2 cup chopped Samoa cookies
Coarse Salt

1
In a mixer, whip together butter and shortening.
2
Mix in sugars and baking soda until combined.
3
Mix in eggs and vanilla until combined.
4
Stir in flour slowly, 1/2 cup at a time.
5
Mix in peanut butter until completely combined.
6
In a separate bowl, mix together everything else.
7
Stir mixture into the dough.
8
Chill dough for at least 1 hour.
9
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
10
Roll medium sized dough balls and place them about 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet (or parchment paper).
11
Sprinkle coarse salt on top of each dough ball.
12
Bake for about 9 minutes.
13
Let them cool for at least 2 minutes before serving.

1058

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/2 cup shortening, 1/2 cup white granulated sugar, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Compost Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Compost Cookies

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