Loaded Candy Bar Cookies
Candy bar cookies are chewy, soft pastries that are packed with chopped candy bars, such as Reese's, Twix, and Snickers, creating a delicious combination of flavors and textures. These cookies blend traditional baking methods with decadent candy additions, making them ideal for sating sweet cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped candy bars use your favorite, like Snickers, M&Ms, or KitKat
- ½ cup chopped nuts optional, like walnuts or peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper for effortless cleanup.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated into the batter.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together baking soda, baking powder, salt, and flour to create your dry ingredients.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped candy bars gently to ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each portion 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, ensuring the edges turn golden while the centers remain soft.
- Let the cookies cool briefly on the sheets, then transfer them to a wire rack to complete the cooling process.
Notes
Creating custom cookies with your favorite candy bars like Snickers, Twix, Kit-Kats, Reese's Cups, and M&M's adds a fun twist to your treats. Ensure butter and eggs are not fully chilled or at room temperature; a quick 15-30 minute sit is perfect for cookie making. Use both cups and grams for precise measurements; a kitchen scale helps achieve the right flour texture. Lightly spoon the flour into the measuring cup for a light and fluffy dough, ensuring baking success. Prioritize baking precision to make every bite of your chocolate treats memorable!