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Feature: Easy Candy Bar Cookies Recipe – Use Your Favorite Candy Bars

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Choose your favorite. You can even mix and match leftover Halloween candy, Easter candy, or candy bars you find on sale.

If it’s a candy bar, you can use it in this recipe.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Bake time: 22-28 minutes
Makes about 2 ½ - 3 dozen cookies

Get the full recipe for this Easy Candy Bar Cookies Recipe along with some cookie baking tips from The Elf. Plus be sure to check out The Elf’s Cake Mix Cookies Pinterest board for more cookie recipe inspiration.

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Cookie Baking Tip: Save Money When Making Candy Bar Cookies

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