Description
Indulge in the delightful Crumbl Snickers Peanut Butter Cookies, a perfect fusion of soft, chewy peanut butter cookies packed with chunks of Snickers candy bars and topped with rich caramel buttercream frosting. These cookies are ideal for parties, gifting, or simply treating yourself. Their irresistible flavor and easy preparation make them a go-to dessert for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll create a batch that will leave everyone craving more!
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)
- 4–6 tablespoons thick caramel sauce (such as Mrs. Richardson’s)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add smooth peanut butter, vanilla extract, and egg; mix until combined.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt; fold gently to combine.
- Incorporate ¾ cup of chopped Snickers into the dough.
- Scoop 3-tablespoon portions onto baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown; cool on sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting: Beat unsalted butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and caramel sauce until smooth. Frost cooled cookies and top with remaining Snickers pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg