Description
Delight in these indulgent Snickers-Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookies, combining creamy peanut butter dough with gooey Snickers candy bars for a perfect chewy, sweet treat with a hint of salty crunch.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling and Topping
- 12 fun-size Snickers bars (halved or whole, depending on size)
- Coarse sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined, setting aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes, which builds air for a tender cookie.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the creamy peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, creating a smooth, cohesive dough.
- Combine Dry and Wet: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring just until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Shape and Stuff: Scoop about 1½ tablespoons of dough and flatten it slightly in your palm. Place a Snickers piece in the center, then wrap the dough completely around it to seal. Roll the dough into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Repeat with all dough and candy pieces.
- Bake: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of coarse sea salt over the warm cookies for a delightful sweet-salty balance.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up slightly before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they hold their shape.
Notes
- For an extra gooey center, freeze the Snickers pieces for 15–20 minutes before stuffing into the dough.
- These cookies freeze well after baking; rewarm slightly before serving to enjoy melty centers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
