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Snickers Cookies
Instructions
1
In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
2
In a medium bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until creamy.
3
Add egg and vanilla to creamed sugar and butter mixture.
4
Gradually add flour to creamed mixture.
5
Stir in ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks and 2/3 cup of the pecans.
6
Chop your candy bar pieces and mix into batter.
7
Use a large cookie or ice cream scoop and place cookies 3” apart on parchment lined baking sheet as these will spread.
8
Lightly press cookies to flatten. Press the reserved ½ cup chocolate chunks and reserved 1/3 chopped pecans into tops of cookies.
9
Bake 14 minutes. Cookies should be slightly under baked.
10
Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Transfer to wire rack to cool.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Chop Snickers Strategically 🍫Cut Snickers bars into varied chunk sizes (some large, some small) rather than uniform pieces to create pockets of caramel, nougat, and chocolate throughout the cookie for better flavor distribution.
- Brown Your Butter First 🧈Melt the butter and let it cook until golden brown (2-3 minutes), then cool completely before mixing—this adds a rich, nutty depth that complements the pecans and caramel beautifully.
- Toast the Pecans 🥜Lightly toast pecans in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes before adding to the dough to unlock their natural oils and intensify their crunch and flavor.
- Chill Dough Before Baking ❄️Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours) to prevent spreading and ensure chewy centers with crispy edges, while also allowing flavors to develop.
- Under-bake Slightly for Chewiness 🕐Remove cookies when the edges are golden but the centers still look slightly underdone—they'll continue cooking on the hot baking sheet and achieve the perfect chewy-crispy texture as they cool.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
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