Description
Peanut Butter Candy Bar Cookies are a deliciously indulgent treat that combines the rich flavor of creamy peanut butter with your favorite candy bars. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are a delightful mix of chewy and crunchy textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you want to use up leftover candy or simply indulge in a sweet creation, this recipe is easy to follow and yields impressive results. With only a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a batch of mouthwatering cookies ready to enjoy in no time. These versatile delights can be customized with various candy combinations, catering to any sweet tooth. Serve them at parties, bake sales, or as a cozy dessert at home—the compliments will keep coming!
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups chopped candy bars (like Snickers or Reese’s)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and peanut butter until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture and mix until just blended.
- Fold in chopped candy bars gently into the dough.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg