Peanut Butter Snickers Cookies Recipe

Introduction

Peanut butter Snickers cookies combine creamy, rich peanut butter with a whole mini Snickers bar inside for an irresistible treat. These cookies are easy to make and perfect for anyone who loves a sweet, nutty surprise in every bite.

Ingredients

• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup soft butter
• ½ cup peanut butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 10 oz mini-sized Snickers candy bars (approximately 30 mini bars)
• ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until smooth. Beat in the vanilla and egg until fully combined.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, stirring just until blended.
3. Step 3: Take about one and a half tablespoons of dough and shape it around each mini Snickers bar, ensuring the candy is completely covered. Place the wrapped candy bars on Silpat-lined or well-greased baking sheets.
4. Step 4: Bake the cookies at 350°F (175°C) for about 12 minutes, or until they are lightly golden. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes before transferring to cooling racks.
5. Step 5: Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave at half power. Transfer the melted chocolate to a ziplock bag, snip off a small corner, and drizzle over the cooled cookies for an added touch.

Tips & Variations

• Use creamy or crunchy peanut butter depending on your preference; both work well in this recipe.
• Make sure to cover each Snickers bar completely with dough to prevent the candy from melting out during baking.
• The chocolate drizzle is optional but adds a lovely finish and extra chocolate flavor.
• If you want smaller cookies, use less dough per candy bar and adjust baking time accordingly.

Storage

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze the baked cookies in a sealed container for up to 2 months. Reheat by warming briefly in the microwave or oven to bring back the gooey texture.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

How much dough should I use per Snickers bar?

Use about one and a half tablespoons of dough for each mini Snickers bar. It doesn’t have to be exact, but this amount ensures the candy is well covered.

How many cookies does this recipe make?

This recipe makes approximately 30 cookies, or about two and a half dozen, depending on how much dough you use per cookie.

Peanut Butter Snickers Cookies Recipe

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Peanut Butter Snickers Cookies are a delightful treat combining the rich flavors of peanut butter with the gooey goodness of mini Snickers bars. These cookies feature a soft, buttery dough wrapped around chocolate-caramel-nut candy bars, baked to perfection, and finished with a drizzle of melted chocolate for an irresistible finish. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack, they deliver a perfect balance of sweetness, texture, and flavor that cookie lovers will adore.

• Author: Nethan
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 27 minutes
• Yield: 30 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup soft butter
• ½ cup peanut butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt

Filling and Topping

• 10 oz mini-sized Snickers candy bars (about 30 mini bars)
• ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Cream the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until smooth and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract and egg until well combined.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, stirring just until blended; avoid overmixing.
3. Wrap Each Candy Bar: Take a small amount of dough and shape it around each mini Snickers candy bar completely so that the candy is fully enclosed. Place the wrapped candies onto silpat lined or well-greased cookie sheets, spacing them to allow for spreading.
4. Bake the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookie-wrapped candy bars for about 12 minutes or until the cookies are slightly golden around the edges.
5. Cool the Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring them carefully to cooling racks to cool completely.
6. Drizzle with Melted Chocolate: Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave at half power, stirring every 15-20 seconds until smooth. Transfer the melted chocolate to a ziplock bag, snip off a tiny corner, and drizzle the chocolate over the cooled cookies for an elegant finish.

Notes

• The original recipe calls for creamy peanut butter, but crunchy peanut butter works just as well and adds texture.
• Ensure the candy bar is fully covered in dough to prevent the candy from melting out and making a mess during baking.
• The chocolate drizzle is optional but adds extra flavor and a beautiful presentation.
• Makes approximately 30 cookies; you can adjust the dough amount slightly to make smaller or larger cookies.

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