Got Extra Halloween Candy? Make Candy Bar Cookies

Maybe you didn't get as many trick-or-treaters this year or you just have far too much left over Halloween candy. Whatever the case, here is a great recipe that utilizes some of your excess candy - Candy Bar Cookies. You can bring them to work or pass them out to friends who'll be sure to gobble them up.

3 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. softened butter
3/4 c. smooth peanut butter
2 eggs beaten
1 1/4 tsp. vanilla
2/3 c. milk
5 small candy bars, chopped up

Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Cream the butter, peanut butter, and sugar until it is light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs ad mix well, then add the vanilla.

Sift the dry ingredients together and add alternately with the milk. Stir in the cut-up candy bar pieces.

Spoon teaspon sized dropps on greased cookie sheets. Bake about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes about 18 cookies.