If you’re a fan of the classic Snickers bar, these Snickers Peanut Butter Cookies are about to become your new obsession. Imagine soft, chewy peanut butter cookies loaded with chunks of gooey caramel, crunchy peanuts, and rich chocolate—all baked into one decadent treat. These cookies are essentially a love letter to Snickers, but in cookie form, and they’re guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth like nothing else. Let’s dive into this indulgent recipe that combines the best of two worlds: peanut butter cookies and Snickers bars!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ultimate Flavor Combo: The salty-sweet peanut butter base pairs perfectly with the chocolate, caramel, and nuts.
- Chewy & Crunchy Texture: Soft cookies with melty chocolate, gooey caramel, and crunchy peanuts create a satisfying bite.
- Perfect for Snickers Fans: It’s like eating a Snickers bar, but even better because it’s homemade!
- Easy to Customize: Add extra chocolate drizzles, sea salt flakes, or chopped nougat for an over-the-top treat.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (or chunky, if you love extra texture)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Snickers Mix-Ins:
- 2–3 full-size Snickers bars, chopped into small chunks (reserve some for topping)
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts (optional, for extra crunch)
- Optional: Drizzle of melted chocolate or caramel sauce for finishing
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat and Prep
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Chop the Snickers bars into small pieces (about the size of chocolate chips) and set aside.
2. Make the Cookie Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in most of the chopped Snickers pieces and peanuts (reserve some for topping).
3. Scoop and Shape
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Press down gently on each ball with the back of a fork to create a crisscross pattern (classic peanut butter cookie style).
- Top each cookie with a few reserved Snickers chunks and a sprinkle of chopped peanuts for extra flai
