The secret to truly irresistible Snickers cookies lies in achieving that perfect balance of chewy texture and decadent candy bar goodness, without them becoming too hard or crumbly. This recipe delivers a soft, chewy cookie base studded with generous chunks of chocolate, nougat, peanuts, and caramel from the chopped Snickers bars, creating a treat that’s impossible to resist. These snickers cookies are designed for anyone who loves the classic candy bar and wants to transform it into an even more satisfying baked good. The method focuses on proper creaming and gentle mixing to ensure a tender crumb and distinct pockets of melted candy.

Time: 30 min
👥 Servings: 18-24
📊 Level: Easy
🥗 10 ingredients
Chewy Snickers Cookies Recipe - Snickers Cookies: bake these irresistible, chewy cookies loaded with chopped Snickers bars and gooey caramel bits. A perfect tre

Chewy Snickers Cookies Recipe

Snickers Cookies: bake these irresistible, chewy cookies loaded with chopped Snickers bars and gooey caramel bits. A perfect treat for any sweet craving.
Prep Time 18 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 2 rac{1}{4} cups (281 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • rac{1}{2} teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • rac{1}{2} cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chopped Snickers bars, about 15 fun-size bars
  • rac{1}{2} cup caramel baking bits

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together the softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the large eggs, one at a time, mixing well on medium speed after each addition.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Fold in the chopped Snickers bars and caramel baking bits until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them. Bake at 3750F (1900C) for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set but still soft.
  8. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

– Don’t overmix the dough after adding the dry ingredients; overmixing can lead to tough cookies. Mix until just combined. – For best results, use room temperature butter and eggs. This helps them cream together smoothly, creating a light and fluffy base. – If your cookies are spreading too much, try chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking. – For a soft, chewy texture, pull the cookies from the oven when the edges are set and lightly golden, but the centers still look slightly underbaked. They will continue to cook on the hot baking sheet.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.

Pro tips

– Don’t overmix the dough after adding the dry ingredients; overmixing can lead to tough cookies. Mix until just combined. – For best results, use room temperature butter and eggs. This helps them cream together smoothly, creating a light and fluffy base. – If your cookies are spreading too much, try chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking. – For a soft, chewy texture, pull the cookies from the oven when the edges are set and lightly golden, but the centers still look slightly underbaked. They will continue to cook on the hot baking sheet.

These Snickers cookies are a delightful fusion of classic cookie comfort and beloved candy bar indulgence. Experiment with other candy bars for a fun twist, or add a sprinkle of sea salt on top for an extra flavor pop. Enjoy sharing these with friends and family, or keep them all to yourself!