Description
Indulge in the delightful Crumbl Snickers Peanut Butter Cookies, a perfect blend of soft and chewy peanut butter cookies studded with chunks of Snickers candy bars. Topped with rich caramel buttercream, these cookies are not just a treat; they’re an experience! Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike. With straightforward steps and accessible ingredients, even novice bakers can whip up this decadent dessert that’s perfect for any gathering or cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 tablespoons (4 oz) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar (3.5 oz)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (2.5 oz)
- ½ cup smooth peanut butter (4.5 oz)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour (6.25 oz)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cups chopped Snickers bar pieces, divided (about 13 fun size bars)
- 12 tablespoons (6 oz) unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (8 oz) (for frosting)
- 4–6 tablespoons thick caramel sauce (such as Mrs. Richardson’s) (for frosting)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add peanut butter and vanilla; mix well. Incorporate the egg.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing until just combined. Fold in chopped Snickers.
- Scoop dough onto lined sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Allow cookies to cool before topping with whipped caramel buttercream made from softened butter, powdered sugar, caramel sauce, and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg