Have you ever found yourself with a bunch of random ingredients and thought, “What can I make with this?” Well, you’re in luck! We’re about to explore some delightful garbage cookie recipes that turn what you might think of as kitchen scraps into mouth-watering treats.
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies
Imagine biting into a soft, chewy cookie that combines two classic flavors: chocolate and peanut butter. These cookies mix creamy peanut butter with rich chocolate chips, creating a treat that’s hard to resist. What makes them special is the surprise of peanut butter hidden inside, giving you that extra burst of flavor with every bite!
To make these beauties, you’ll start by creaming together butter and sugars, then adding in peanut butter and eggs. Fold in the chocolate chips, and for the surprise, form the dough around little dollops of peanut butter before baking. The result? Cookies that are not only delicious but also fun to make!
Oatmeal Raisin Trash Can Cookies
Perfect Oatmeal Raisin Cookies from Perfect Oatmeal Cookies Recipe – Love and Lemons
Rating: 4.9. Ingredients: 45 min
These cookies are a warm, chewy delight that will remind you of cozy afternoons at grandma’s house. The wholesome oats mixed with sweet raisins create a comforting flavor, while the addition of a hint of cinnamon gives them a little zing. What sets these apart is the ability to toss in any leftover nuts, chocolate, or dried fruit you have lying around!
Start by mixing together your dry ingredients, then cream the butter and sugars. Add in your oats, raisins, and any other extras you want to throw in—perhaps some walnuts or chocolate chips? Bake until golden, and you’ll have a batch of cookies that everyone will rave about. They’re perfect for using up those odd bits and bobs from your pantry!
Funfetti Cookie Bombs
Levain Bakery-Style Funfetti Cake Batter Sugar Cookies from The Domestic Rebel
Rating: 5. Ingredients: White chocolate chips, cake flour, rainbow, eggs, baking soda Total Time: 53 min.
Cake Batter Funfetti Cookie Cups with Dark Chocolate Nutella Ganache from One Sweet Mess
Ingredients: 34 min Total Time: 34 min.
Softbatch Funfetti Cookies from Averie Cooks
Rating: 4.4. Ingredients: Almond extract, egg, baking soda, all purpose flour, corn starch Total Time: 2 hr 18 min.
Who doesn’t love a cookie that looks as fun as it tastes? Funfetti cookies are colorful, cheerful, and perfect for any occasion. The vibrant sprinkles mixed into the cookie dough create a party in every bite, making them a hit with kids and adults alike. What’s exciting is the hidden chocolate or cream cheese center that melts into gooey goodness when you bite in!
Begin by mixing your butter and sugars, then add in flour and lots of sprinkles. To create the cookie bombs, scoop some dough, place a piece of chocolate or cream cheese in the center, and then wrap the dough around it. Bake until they’re just golden, and prepare for a delicious surprise each time you take a bite!
Salty-Sweet Pretzel Cookies
Salty Sweet Caramel Pretzel Cookies from Modern Honey
Rating: 5. Ingredients: 22 min Total Time: 22 min.
Salty-Sweet Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies from Sugar, Spice and Glitter
Ingredients: 10 min Total Time: 10 min.
These cookies are a delightful mishmash of sweet and salty, perfect for those who can’t decide between the two. The crunch of pretzels mixed with the sweetness of chocolate chips creates a unique texture that’s just heavenly. What makes these cookies so popular is their ability to satisfy all taste buds and their easy preparation!
To whip these up, start with a basic cookie dough base, and fold in crushed pretzels and chocolate chips. Bake until they’re golden brown, and allow them to cool just a bit. The salty crunch combined with the sweet chocolate will make you keep coming back for more—trust me, they won’t last long!