Because maybe indulging in the Halloween haul is a little too easy. Unwrap candy of choice and pop in mouth. Repeat. And repeat. And repeat.
Let’s slow it down with these Chocolate Sprinkle Whoppers Cookies. Chewy and rich chocolate cookie dough is wrapped around chocolate-covered malted milk balls, and rolled in rainbow sprinkles. These chocolate cookies spread perfectly, look festive, and have an oh-so-good crunch of malty sweetness.
First things first – how was your Halloween?
Our night consisted of sweatpants, couch, and Netflix. Nothing too different than our usual Friday nights! 🙂 B and I knew we’d have zero trick-or-treaters, so we had a hard time even justifying buying contingency candy. Not even one mini bag. How-ev-errrr during our last trip to the grocery store, my arm did reach up to the top shelf of the candy aisle and pull down a (large) carton of Whoppers. Happy Halloween to me. 🙂
Since I really can’t resist Whoppers (and enjoyed more than my fill of them on Halloween), I knew I needed to rehome the ones remaining. Cookies! Cookies were happening. I whipped up my favorite chocolate cookie base, which first made its appearance in these chewy chocolate peanut butter chip cookies, and halved the batter because I knew the candies would add some bulk. Plus when you’re a household of two, there are only so many 3″ wide cookies one can store in the house before someone’s willpower implodes and all that’s left is a trail of crumbs.
While all that’s left of these cookies are indeed a few errant crumbs and some runaway sprinkles, knowing it was a small yield recipe makes me feel a liiiittle bit better. Because it takes a lot more time to eat ten Whoppers cookies than ten actual Whoppers, right?
Errr…right.
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp cornstarch
- 24-30 Whoppers candies
- Rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. In a medium-sized bowl, beat butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and cornstarch and mix until just blended.
- With a spoon, scoop up about 1 tbsp of batter and press around 2-3 Whoppers, allowing some of the cookie batter to come between the candies. Add additional batter as necessary. Make sure all of the candies are covered by batter, and roll cookie with your palms into a round(ish) shape. Roll cookie in sprinkles, then place on an ungreased non-stick baking sheet. Repeat the process with remaining ingredients, leaving about 2" between cookies on baking sheet.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until tops of cookies are just about firm and edges/bottoms are just beginning to brown slightly. Remove from baking sheet and let cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Nutritional information is provided as an estimate. As it can vary due to many factors (brands used, quantities, etc.), we cannot guarantee its accuracy.
Chris @ Shared Appetite says
My niece would go bonkers over these cookies! She’d probably pick each sprinkle off one by one… she’s OBSESSED with sprinkles. …and if I can be honest, so am I!
Alyssa says
Haha this is a judgment free zone, Chris. Sprinkle obsessors unite!
Annie @Maebells says
Whoa! These look so festive with the sprinkles!
Alyssa says
Thanks Annie!! <3 sprinkles
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
Shawn and I don’t get any trick or treaters either. Living way off the road on a ranch with no street lights is not the ideal spot. But that didn’t stop Shawn from buying a Costco bag of mixed candy. 10 pounds! He’s insane. Way too much candy for the 2 of us. I think I’m going to have to throw it away soon to save us from the temptation! But first, I’ll have to dig out all the whoppers and make these cookies that look oh so good. Loving all those sprinkles!
Alyssa says
Ooh yeah that doesn’t sound like you’d have crowds of trick or treaters. Lots of homes in our neighborhood had kids running around, but we live in an apartment above shops/restaurants so no one reached us. I can’t blame them though – it looked like the candy was flying at all the homes! Hope you find good uses for all of that candy!!
marcie says
These are so bright and cheery, and with a Whopper inside, who could resist? I’ve loved malt balls since I was little and rarely indulge in them, so these are calling my name! 🙂
Alyssa says
Thanks Marcie! Whoppers were one of my very favorite candies to get on Halloween when I was little. Crunchy, malty, sweet, and chocolatey! How could you go wrong? 🙂
Kathy @ Olives & Garlic says
These cookies look fun and sound delicious too. I don’t bake cookies often enough. I plan on baking a bunch for the holidays and added these to the list.
Alyssa says
Thanks Kathy! Sprinkles always take fun to the next level with baked goods!
Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says
I haven’t had whoppers in forever! These look delicious. I’m still eating Halloween candy right now – but I’m not complaining 😉
Alyssa says
Haha a little extra candy this time of year isn’t a bad thing. 🙂 I rarely eat Whoppers but every now and then I get such a craving!
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
Although I’m not sure what whoppers are (I think we ‘might’ call them Maltesers in the UK – and if so …. mmmm!) Anyway, whether I’ve tried them or not, I’m sure they’re delish. And they look so so pretty as well. I couldn’t help but feel cheerful on a dreary day with a plate of these in front of me!
Alyssa says
I just looked up Maltesers and they certainly look similar! I bet they’d be the perfect stand in for what we call Whoppers. And thank you Helen! Rainbow sprinkles have a knack for brightening things up, and these cookies are no exception. 🙂
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
I don’t know why, but the title of these cookies alone makes me smile! They look delicious, but I love the name. Pinned!
Alyssa says
Haha they’re certainly cheery cookies, Kristi! And thanks for the pin! 🙂
Ashley says
Well this is just the recipe I needed! We have a ridiculous amount of whoppers leftover from the trick-or-treaters! No one wanted them! Sad lol
But good for me so I can make cookies!
Alyssa says
Oh my gosh!! I would have been skipping down the street if I had trick or treated at your house. Seeing those little bags of Whoppers in a candy bin was my favorite haha!
Danielle says
Netflix + sweatpants are the best kind of nights in my opinion! I love everything about these cookies, the sprinkles just take them over the top. Pinned!
Alyssa says
Haha agreed! Thanks for the pin! 🙂
Ashley @ My Midwest Table says
Repeat. And repeat. And repeat. — That’s exactly right! Our boys brought in a haul, and we really weren’t trick-or-treating that long. We all had so much fun! But now, I swear, that combined bag of candy is whispering my name. 🙂
These cookies are SO pretty! They just scream happiness to me. What a great idea to incorporate Whoppers. A fun surprise inside! And a small batch is an excellent idea.
Alyssa says
Haha glad to hear you all had a great time! I felt for the kids in Nashville trick or treating…it was the first night that it was coooold here! And thanks! sprinkles = happiness indeed!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
How cool are these? I love how bright and fun they are!
Alyssa says
Thanks Jocelyn! They’re cheery for sure. 🙂
Nostramomus says
Pure genius Alyssa!
Alyssa says
Hahahaha! Why thank you! 🙂
Laura says
These cookies just have stunning visual appeal! The sprinkles on top are adorable and I love you used whoppers in them. We end up with so much candy for Halloween from the kids and great recipes like this helps me “recycle” the candy, okay, maybe redirect, reuse? I’m still looking for the right word. But anyhow, it allows me to use the candy in a better way. These cookies would be fun to send into pre-school or elementary school for a kids birthday!
Alyssa says
Thanks so much Laura! Even as an only child I remember pulling in tons of Halloween candy when I was younger. I can’t even imagine the spoils from multiple trick or treaters! And I agree, I bet they’d be a sweet and festive treat for school!