Candy Bar Cookies

These Candy Bar Cookies are the ultimate treat for anyone with a sweet tooth. They’re loaded with chunks of your favourite candy bars, making each bite a surprise of chocolate, caramel, and crunch. This recipe is a hit with kids and adults alike.

These Candy Bar Cookies are a fun and indulgent twist on classic chocolate chip cookies, packed with your favourite candy chunks for extra flavour and texture. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or sharing with friends and family!

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Candy Bar Cookies

Yield: 12

Author: Jennifer Cartier

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 45 Min

These Candy Bar Cookies are the ultimate treat for anyone with a sweet tooth. They’re loaded with chunks of your favourite candy bars, making each bite a surprise of chocolate, caramel, and crunch. You can use any combination of candy bars you like—Snickers, Kit Kat, Milky Way, Reese’s, or whatever you have on hand! This recipe is incredibly versatile and easy to make, and they’ll be a hit with kids and adults alike.

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Ingredients

• - 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• - 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• - 2 large eggs
• - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• - 1 teaspoon baking soda
• - 1/2 teaspoon salt
• - 1 1/2 cups assorted candy bars, chopped (about 3-4 full-sized bars)
• - 1 cup chocolate chips (optional, for extra chocolatey goodness)
• - 1 cup rolled oats (optional, for extra texture)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats for easy cookie removal.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugars:
3. 1. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. 2. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
5. Combine the Dry Ingredients:
6. 1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
7. 2. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
8. Add the Candy and Optional Mix-Ins:
9. 1. Stir in the chopped candy bars, M&M's, chocolate chips (if using), and oats (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
10. Scoop the Dough:
11. 1. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out dough balls, about 1-2 tablespoons per cookie. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
12. Bake the Cookies:
13. 1. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft. Keep an eye on them toward the end to prevent overbaking.
14. 2. Once done, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
15. Storage: Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5-7 days. For longer storage, you can freeze the cookies by placing them in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.

Notes

Tips for Perfect Candy Bar Cookies:

- Candy Bar Choices: You can use any combination of candy bars. Some great choices include Snickers, Kit Kat, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Milky Way, Twix, or M&Ms. You can also mix in crushed-up chocolate truffles or even marshmallow bits for extra sweetness.

- Texture Variation: If you like chewy cookies, make sure to bake them just until the edges are golden, but the centers are still soft. If you like them more crisp, leave them in the oven a bit longer.

- Chill the Dough (Optional): If you have the time, chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help prevent the cookies from spreading too much and results in thicker cookies. This is optional, though, and not necessary for delicious cookies.

- Add Nuts (Optional): If you love nuts in your cookies, feel free to add some chopped nuts like walnuts, pecans, or almonds for added texture.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

261

Fat

16 g

Sat. Fat

8 g

Carbs

27 g

Fiber

2 g

Net carbs

25 g

Sugar

20 g

Protein

5 g

Sodium

117 mg

Cholesterol

56 mg

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