Snickers Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookies with Criss-Cross Tops
These soft peanut butter cookies hide a delightful surprise - mini Snickers bars baked right into the center. The rich, chewy cookie dough made with brown sugar and creamy peanut butter creates the perfect complement to the chocolate, caramel, and peanut flavors of the candy. Each cookie is topped with the classic fork criss-cross pattern that peanut butter cookie lovers recognize. Perfect for bake sales, holiday cookie exchanges, or whenever you want to turn a beloved candy bar into an irresistible homemade treat.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup peanut butter, no-stir only
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 22 Snickers Minis, unwrappedmini Reese's cups1:1chocolate-peanut
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment or silpat baking mats
- 2
Cream butter, peanut butter, and both sugars in electric mixer bowl with paddle attachment
- 3
Add egg, vanilla, milk, salt and baking soda and mix until combined
- 4
Slowly add flour and mix until dough comes together
- 5
Scoop 2 tablespoon sized balls of dough and press each one flat in palm of hand
- 6
Place a Snickers Mini in center and wrap dough around it, rolling to form a ball
- 7
Place on cookie sheet 2 inches apart
- 8
Use fork to make small criss-cross pattern on top
- 9
Bake for 13-16 minutes until they just begin to brown
- 10
Cool completely and remove from cookie sheets
Tips
Use only no-stir peanut butter for best texture and consistency in the dough
Make sure to wrap the dough completely around each Snickers Mini so the candy doesn't leak out during baking
The criss-cross fork pattern is mostly decorative since the cookies won't flatten much due to the candy filling
Good to Know
Store in airtight container for up to 3 days
Dough can be shaped and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking
Serve at room temperature for best texture
Common Mistakes
Use no-stir peanut butter to avoid oily dough
Don't overbake or cookies will become hard
Seal dough completely around candy to prevent leaking
Substitutions
Nut-Free Alternatives
General Alternatives
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FAQ
Can I use regular peanut butter instead of no-stir?
No-stir peanut butter is recommended because natural peanut butter can make the dough too oily and difficult to work with.
What if I don't have Snickers Minis?
You can substitute other small candies like mini Reese's cups, Twix minis, or even cut regular candy bars into small pieces.
How long do these cookies keep?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to one month between paper towel layers.