Peanut Butter Snicker Cookies
The ultimate comfort food, these Peanut Butter Snicker Cookies combine creamy peanut butter with gooey Snickers for a heavenly treat. Perfect for any occasion, they're easy to make and will satisfy any sweet tooth. Bake a batch today!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 60 mini snickers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s important to have your oven hot and ready to bake those cookies perfectly. While it’s heating, you can start preparing your dough.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Mix these ingredients for about 3 to 5 minutes until they're light and fluffy. The mixture should turn a pale beige color and be airy, which indicates that it’s ready for the next step.
- Add in your eggs and vanilla extract, then mix until everything is combined. You want to ensure that the eggs are fully integrated into the mixture to maintain a consistent texture throughout the cookies.
- Sift together your all purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a separate bowl. Then, gradually incorporate these dry ingredients into the peanut butter mixture. Be careful not to overmix; you want to combine them until just blended.
- Now, it’s time for the fun part! Take about 1 tablespoon of the cookie dough, flatten it slightly in your hand, and place a mini Snickers in the middle. Envelop the candy with the dough, rolling it into a ball, ensuring the Snickers are completely covered.
- Place the cookie balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart, as they will spread while baking. This step is crucial to ensure they don’t stick together.
- Bake your cookies in the preheated oven for about 10 to 12 minutes. You’ll know they’re done when the edges are lightly golden while the centers still look a bit soft. This contrast gives you that perfect chewy center.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This cooling time allows them to set and helps maintain their chewy texture.
- If you desire, you can drizzle some melted chocolate on top of the cookies for an extra touch of sweetness and decoration. This step is optional but adds a nice finish!
Notes
Consider chilling the dough for about 30 minutes before rolling it into balls. This helps the cookies maintain their shape while baking.
Ensure you measure your flour properly by spooning it into your measuring cup and leveling it off without packing it down. This avoids dense cookies.
Keep in mind that every oven bakes differently. It’s good to check on your cookies a minute or two before the recommended time.
You can substitute the mini Snickers with other candies like caramel or peanut butter cups for a different flavor experience.
Store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh and chewy for longer.