By Becky Hardin
Published Oct 27, 2018
These Snickers Cookies Bars are made with a shortbread base, caramel, chocolate, and peanuts. It’s the best Christmas cookie recipes ever! This cookie bars recipe tastes just like Snickers and they are just so delicious.
Snickers Cookies Bar
Snickers Cookies Bars are perfect for the holiday season. If you love Snickers (what’s not to love?), then you’ll love this amazing cookie bar recipe!
HAPPY NATIONAL COOKIE DAY! It’s the best day of the year. What could be better than logging into social media and seeing amazing cookies in your feed ALL DAY LONG? For one day, the entire world celebrates the best food there is: COOKIES! To celebrate, I’m sharing these amazing Snickers Cookies Bars.
You guys know I’m not the best baker; it’s one aspect of cooking that will always make me a little nervous! But I’m sharing this easy cookie bars recipe with you because it’s super simple. It’s a Snickers in cookie form! What could be better? Start with a layer of shortbread cookie, then add a layer of peanuts and caramel, and top it off with a layer of pure chocolate. YUM! It tastes just like a Snickers bar, but even better because it’s a cookie bar!
Get ready for a major sugar rush with this delicious candy bar cookie recipe. You won’t be able to stop eating them!
This Snickers Cookie Bar recipe is the perfect combination of cookie, caramel, peanuts, and chocolate. Just like the candy bar but in cookie form!
Easy Cookie Bars Recipe
I’m super excited about this Snickers Cookie Bars recipe because it’s so easy. I mean, I wouldn’t make it if it weren’t! And of course it’s all about the ingredients, because that’s what makes food so tasty after all.
How to Make Snickers Cookies Bars
Where to start with these delicious cookie bars… You’ve got the (SUPER EASY) Shortbread crust, the (SUPER GOOEY) caramel and peanut center, and the (SUPER RICH) chocolate topping. Does that sound like heaven or what? Let’s get to baking!
- Make the shortbread layer: Combine sugar, butter, flour, salt, and vanilla.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 9 baking dish (lined with parchment paper).
- Bake for 20 minutes at 350°F and then remove from oven.
- Make the caramel layer: Put caramels and heavy cream in a microwave safe bowl, and microwave for 2 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Stir the peanuts into the caramel, then pour the mixture in an even layer over the shortbread. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds.
- Pour chocolate over the caramel in an even layer.
- Let the cookie bars sit in the refrigerator. The chocolate should cool and harden completely before serving.
I’m so obsessed with these Snickers Cookies Bars! The perfect treat! Check the recipe card and video for more detailed instructions.
Twix Cookie Bars
To be honest, these cookie bars taste a bit like a cross between Twix and Snickers. That shortbread base just reminds me so much of Twix candy bars. So if you don’t like peanuts, you can totally leave them out and make these Twix Cookie Bars instead! Win win in my opinion, although I do like the extra texture and taste of the peanuts. And did I mention the Gooey Caramel yet? So good!
Happy National Cookie Day! Be sure to celebrate by eating these Snickers Cookies Bars, or tons and tons of your favorite cookies.
Watch the Video and See the recipe card below for details on how to make Snickers Cookies Bars. Enjoy!
If you like this recipe, try these other tasty cookie recipes too:
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
- Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
- Easy Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
- Twix Cookies Recipe
- Homemade Scotcheroos
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FOR THE SHORTBREAD LAYER
- ▢ ⅔ cup unsalted butter 151 grams, room temperature (1⅓ sticks)
- ▢ ¼ cup granulated sugar 50 grams
- ▢ 1¼ cups all-purpose flour 150 grams
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
FOR THE CARAMEL LAYER
- ▢ 11 ounces baking caramels 312 grams (1 bag), such as Kraft
- ▢ ¼ cup heavy cream 57 grams
- ▢ 1 cup dry roasted unsalted peanuts 142 grams
FOR THE CHOCOLATE LAYER
- ▢ 12 ounces milk chocolate chips 340 grams, Ghirardelli recommended
Video
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Using a hand mixer, cream the butter, sugar, flour, salt, and vanilla together until crumbled and fully incorporated. ⅔ cup unsalted butter, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1¼ cups all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Press the shortbread mixture into the bottom of the lined baking dish and bake for approximately 20 minutes, until slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
- Place the caramels and the cream in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes, stopping and stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in the peanuts and pour the mixture evenly over the shortbread. Use a spoon to distribute the caramel evenly. 11 ounces baking caramels, ¼ cup heavy cream, 1 cup dry roasted unsalted peanuts
- Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips in increments of 30 seconds, stirring each time, until melted. 12 ounces milk chocolate chips
- Pour the chocolate over the caramel and spread evenly.
- Allow the chocolate to cool and harden completely before serving, about 2 hours. You can speed up the process by letting it cool in the refriggerator. Cut into squares and serve!
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 9x9-inch Baking Pan
- Hand Mixer
Becky’s Tips
- You can use dark or semisweet chocolate chips in place of the milk chocolate chips.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Snickers Cookies Bars Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 9x9-inch Baking Pan
- Hand Mixer
Ingredients
FOR THE SHORTBREAD LAYER
- ⅔ cup unsalted butter 151 grams, room temperature (1⅓ sticks)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar 50 grams
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour 150 grams
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
FOR THE CARAMEL LAYER
- 11 ounces baking caramels 312 grams (1 bag), such as Kraft
- ¼ cup heavy cream 57 grams
- 1 cup dry roasted unsalted peanuts 142 grams
FOR THE CHOCOLATE LAYER
- 12 ounces milk chocolate chips 340 grams, Ghirardelli recommended
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Using a hand mixer, cream the butter, sugar, flour, salt, and vanilla together until crumbled and fully incorporated. ⅔ cup unsalted butter, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1¼ cups all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Press the shortbread mixture into the bottom of the lined baking dish and bake for approximately 20 minutes, until slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
- Place the caramels and the cream in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes, stopping and stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in the peanuts and pour the mixture evenly over the shortbread. Use a spoon to distribute the caramel evenly. 11 ounces baking caramels, ¼ cup heavy cream, 1 cup dry roasted unsalted peanuts
- Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips in increments of 30 seconds, stirring each time, until melted. 12 ounces milk chocolate chips
- Pour the chocolate over the caramel and spread evenly.
- Allow the chocolate to cool and harden completely before serving, about 2 hours. You can speed up the process by letting it cool in the refriggerator. Cut into squares and serve!
Video
Notes
- You can use dark or semisweet chocolate chips in place of the milk chocolate chips.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
