Candy Bar Cookies are the ultimate indulgence, combining the chewy, gooey goodness of classic cookies with the irresistible flavors of your favorite candy bars. These cookies are loaded with chunks of chocolate, caramel, nuts, and whatever candy you love, making each bite a delightful surprise. Perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth or sharing at a party, these cookies are easy to customize and even easier to enjoy. The rich, buttery dough serves as the perfect base, while the candy bar pieces melt and blend into a deliciously decadent treat that’s sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups chopped candy bars (such as Snickers, Milky Way, Twix, etc.)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in Candy Bars: Gently fold in the chopped candy bars and chocolate chips (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft. The cookies will continue to set as they cool.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your Candy Bar Cookies as a decadent, sweet treat that’s perfect for any occasion!
