🍫🥜 Snickers Peanut Butter Cookies – Soft, Chewy & Irresistible Treat
🍪 Introduction
If you love the combination of chocolate, caramel, peanuts, and creamy peanut butter, these Snickers Peanut Butter Cookies are about to become your new favorite dessert! Inspired by the iconic candy bar, these cookies are rich, chewy, and packed with gooey bites of sweetness. Perfect for quick baking sessions, family treats, or satisfying late-night cravings!
🛒 Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped bars
Optional:
- Melted chocolate (for drizzle)
- Pinch of sea salt (for topping)
🥣 Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Mix the base
In a bowl, combine peanut butter and sugar until smooth and creamy. - Add wet ingredients
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. - Fold in Snickers
Gently stir in the chopped Snickers pieces for bursts of caramel and chocolate. - Shape cookies
Scoop small portions of dough and roll into balls. Place on the tray and flatten slightly with a fork or your fingers. - Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. - Cool & decorate
Let cookies cool, then drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle a pinch of salt if desired.
🔥 Methods & Baking Tips
- Soft & Chewy Texture: Do not overbake; cookies continue to set after cooling.
- Uniform Size: Use a cookie scoop for even baking.
- Extra Flavor: Add chopped peanuts for crunch.
- Chilling Option: Chill dough for 20 minutes to enhance flavor and shape.
📜 History & Inspiration
These cookies are inspired by the beloved bar, first introduced by Mars in 1930. Known for its perfect blend of nougat, caramel, peanuts, and chocolate, Snickers has become one of the most popular candy bars worldwide. Bakers began incorporating it into desserts to elevate classic recipes—leading to indulgent treats like these cookies!
🍪 Formation & Texture
- Outside: Lightly crisp edges
- Inside: Soft, chewy, and gooey with melted caramel pockets
- Flavor Profile: Sweet, nutty, chocolatey, with a hint of vanilla
❤️ Why Everyone Loves These Cookies
- Super simple (only a few ingredients!)
- No flour needed
- Rich, bakery-style taste at home
- Perfect balance of sweet and salty
- Loved by kids and adults alike
🍫 Conclusion
These Snickers Peanut Butter Cookies are the ultimate quick dessert—easy to make, incredibly delicious, and guaranteed to impress. Whether you’re baking for guests or just treating yourself, this recipe delivers pure comfort in every bite.
✨ Bake a batch today and enjoy the magic of peanut butter and Snickers together!