🍪 Snickers Peanut Butter Cookies 🍫🥜
Soft, chewy, peanut buttery indulgence packed with gooey Snickers chunks.
The perfect fusion of salty, sweet, nutty, and chocolatey — a dessert that captures hearts with every bite.
🧁 Introduction
Snickers Peanut Butter Cookies are a modern dessert marvel that combines the classic richness of peanut butter cookies with the caramel, nougat, peanut, and chocolate goodness of Snickers bars. Whether you’re baking for a family get-together, a party tray, or a late-night snack craving, these cookies hit every note of comfort food perfection.
📜 History
Peanut butter cookies date back to the early 1900s, with their crisscross design becoming iconic in American baking. Snickers bars, introduced by Mars in 1930, quickly became one of the most popular candy bars worldwide. Combining these two classics into one cookie wasn’t just inevitable — it was genius.
The rise of “candy-stuffed cookies” in recent decades reflects the creativity of home bakers looking to reinvent old favorites. Snickers Peanut Butter Cookies are one such mash-up that now enjoys a loyal fanbase.
🥣 Ingredients
For about 18–24 cookies:
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (130g) creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped Snickers bars (about 3–4 fun-size bars)
Optional Add-ins:
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips for extra gooeyness
- Sea salt flakes for topping
🧑🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Cream the Butter & Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
3. Add Wet Ingredients
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in Snickers
Gently fold in the chopped Snickers pieces. Don’t overmix or the candy will melt too much before baking.
6. Scoop and Chill (Optional)
Scoop dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each) onto the baking sheet. For thicker cookies, chill the dough balls for 15–30 minutes in the fridge.
7. Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Centers will look slightly underbaked — that’s perfect.
8. Cool
Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. (Snickers bits will be hot!)
🧪 Formation (How It All Comes Together)
These cookies form a delicate structure:
- Peanut butter and butter create a rich, tender crumb.
- Brown sugar keeps the texture moist and chewy.
- Snickers chunks melt into pockets of caramel and chocolate, giving every bite a layered surprise.
🌟 Benefits
- Comfort food joy: Warm cookies packed with candy bring happiness instantly.
- Protein-rich: Peanut butter and peanuts in Snickers offer a bit of protein.
- Versatile: You can swap in other candy bars, add oats, or drizzle with chocolate.
- Kid-friendly: A favorite among kids for lunchboxes, birthdays, or bribes 😉
🍽️ Nutrition (Per Cookie – Approximate)
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Sugar: 16g
- Protein: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sodium: 110mg
Note: Values may vary depending on exact size and brand of Snickers used.
🥰 Lovers of This Cookie Say…
💬 “I made a double batch and they were gone in a day!”
💬 “Chewy peanut butter goodness meets melty chocolate caramel—what more could you want?”
💬 “My kids now call these ‘Super Cookies.’”
🔁 Bonus Method (Freezer-Friendly!)
These cookies are great for make-ahead baking:
- To Freeze Dough: Scoop onto a tray, freeze until solid, then store in a zip-top bag. Bake from frozen +2 mins.
- To Freeze Baked Cookies: Cool completely and freeze in layers with wax paper between.
🏁 Conclusion
Snickers Peanut Butter Cookies aren’t just cookies — they’re an experience. Each bite delivers the perfect marriage of creamy peanut butter, sweet chocolate, and that irresistible Snickers crunch. Whether you bake them for someone you love or yourself (we won’t tell!), these cookies are a surefire way to bring joy.
Would you like a no-bake version or a stuffed cookie twist next?