Description
Peanut Butter Candy Bar Cookies are the ultimate indulgence, marrying creamy peanut butter with sweet chocolate and crunchy candy bars in a soft, chewy treat. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies will elevate your dessert game and leave everyone asking for seconds. Easy to make and incredibly delicious, they are destined to become a staple in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped candy bars (e.g., Snickers or Reese's)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the peanut butter until well combined; then add the egg and beat until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped candy bars evenly throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Let cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg