Chocolate chip cookie Snickers bars are a delicious hybrid of the classic cookie and delicious candy bar. You need these in your life!
Some combinations were just not meant to be.
Ammonia and bleach.
That Brad Paisley/LL Cool J song from a few years back. (Is there an eraser for the ears? )
Pumpkin spice and water. Just NO!
But some combos are a match made in heaven. Meant to be. Nothing short of delicious and wonderful destiny.
For example: what would you get if a mad (but brilliant) scientist created a cookie-candy bar hybrid? You’d get these chocolate chip cookie Snickers bars!
Fortunately you don’t need some fancy Dr. Frankenstein lab to whip up a wonderful hybrid dessert. You can make these right in your own kitchen, no scalpels or special candy-making equipment necessary.
All you need is a sweet tooth and a healthy dose of willpower so you don’t eat them all in one sitting. Because trust me, you’ll want to inhale every single one.
From the nougat packed with salted peanuts to the gooey caramel to the chocolate layer on top, these chocolate chip cookie Snickers bars hit every texture and flavor note you could hope for.
If you’re lacking willpower (ummmm like me) then I recommend finding a gaggle of neighbor children. Save a few for yourself and give the rest to kiddos who can burn off the sugar in no time flat. Besides saving your waistline, this should also save your house from Halloween pranks next year.
For ease, the cookie base is made with store-bought cookie dough. (This is my new favorite shortcut, FYI.)
Marshmallow creme is the base of the nougat filling, and the caramel layer is made with store-bought caramels.
Chocolate chip cookie Snickers bars are an ideal addition to your Christmas cookie trays, lovely for afternoon tea, and delicious for breakfast too!
Please oh please don’t judge me for needing a cookie at 6:30 am once in awhile :).
Chocolate chip cookie Snickers bars are a delicious and gooey chocolate chip bar cookie that tastes like a Snickers candy bar!
- 2 16-ounce packages chocolate chip cookie dough
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 2 7 ounce jars marshmallow creme
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter don’t use natural
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups roasted salted peanuts coarsely chopped
- 1 11-ounce package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter don’t use natural
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13- by 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray (or line with parchment paper) and set aside.
- Press the cookie dough into an even layer in the bottom of the pan and bake for 22 to 28 minutes, until the edges are set and the top is golden. Place on a wire rack and cool completely before proceeding.
- Place the butter in a medium saucepan and melt over medium heat. Stir in the sugar and evaporated milk, then bring to a simmer. Simmer 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove from the heat.
- Stir in the marshmallow creme, peanut butter, and vanilla and stir until completely combined. Stir in the chopped peanuts and spread over the cooled cookie layer. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
- Combine the caramel and heavy cream in a small saucepan and stir over low heat until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. The caramels will look like they don’t want to melt at first; just keep stirring and they’ll get there.
- Spread over the nougat layer and refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
- Place the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave, stirring often, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Pour over the caramel layer and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight is better). Use a very sharp knife to slice into bars. Serve.
Adapted from Toast to Omaha
Katherine | Love In My Oven says
Perfect match for sure! Snickers are one of my faves! Just reading the word nougat makes me drool a little….!!!
Kelsie says
Haha! Thank you, Katherine!
marcie@flavorthemoments says
Kelsie this is two of my favorite things combined into one sinful dessert! I love that gooey nougat layer!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Marcie!
Carlee says
Holy guacamole, these look amazing! I am not sure I could share with the neighborhood kids. The punishment of only being able to wear elastic wastebands for the next few weeks would totally be worth it!
Kelsie says
Hahaha! Thank you, Carlee!
Ruby_&_Cake says
I has zero willpower but I don’t care these look amazing!! So many layers of yum. Pinned for when I finally find a functioning kitchen.
Kelsie says
Thank you, Ruby! I hope you have a functioning kitchen soon!
Maria Doss says
This is layers of deliciousness Kelsie!!!! A very dangerous one to have around me, pure decadence!!! Have a fabulous weekend dear:)
Kelsie says
Thank you, Maria! Happy Sunday!
Thao @ In Good Flavor says
You know what I like, and like them Snickers! Chocolate chips cookies are awesome too, but Snickers get my attention every time! The two together make an A-list kind of dessert❣️❣️
Kelsie says
Snickers are a little too good aren’t they? Thank you, Thao!
dawnyucuiscooking says
Oh wow, yum. I am sure that I would eat the whole pan of these cookie bars. They look totally delicious. I think these will have to be on my cookie platter for Christmas – my family will love them.
Kelsie says
Thank you, Dawn! Happy Sunday!
cakespy says
I wish I hadn’t seen this because now I won’t be able to get these bars out of my mind until I try the recipe. Actually, yes, I am glad I saw this because now I have daydream-fodder 🙂
Kelsie says
Haha! Thank you, Jessie!
Milena | Craft Beering says
Totally a stroke of genius. I love Snickers bars, but what you have done here is simply creativity at work. The nougat layer and the caramel layer…sandwiched between cookie and chocolate…Honestly…Do your neighbors know you made these?
Kelsie says
Thank you, Milena! Hope you had a great weekend!
Ben|Havocinthekitchen says
Yup, some combinations were just not meant to be, and one of them would be Kelsie and salads haha. Just teasing – I’m always excited to see your dessert ideas (Oh gosh, cannot wait to see what you’ll bring to us for Christmas). This creation is just fabulous. Cookies, nougat, caramel, peanuts, more peanuts, and chocolate. Speechless. This would be the perfect edible gift for holidays. Just a little hint 🙂
Kelsie says
Hahaha! Confession: I love veggies :). Thank you, Ben!
The Home Cook's Kitchen says
yess please!!!!!!! this looks insanely good! marshmellow creme is such a new/odd concept to me! my friend is putting it on sweet potato for thanksgiving! that’s really a thing hey? marshmellow creme on these though yes please!
Kelsie says
Marshmallow and sweet potato is, for some reason, a Thanksgiving classic. It’s definitely a thing! Thank you, Georgie!
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says
Kelsie, I’m currently on my lunch break at work, and all I can think about is eating one of these for lunch instead of my salad! I love that photo with the bite taken out. That’s an “eat with your eyes” kind of photo! And I love the shortcut with the store bought cookie dough. Who would ever know it wasn’t homemade when the cookie looks this impressive?!?
Kelsie says
Thank you, Leanne! No one could ever tell the cookie layer isn’t homemade because there’s just so much going on here :). Have a great weekend, my friend!
Kim | The Baking ChocolaTess says
OMG these are dreamy heaven!! I know if these were around, I would eat the whole pan Kelsie!! These are so wonderful for the holidays or pretty much anytime!!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Kim! Have a great weekend!
pglooney says
Yeah, I would need to find me a gaggle of kids to pawn these off on or ide eat them all
Kelsie says
Haha! Thank you, Patrick!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
These are BRILLIANT, girlfriend!! My husband is a chocolate chip cookie fiend and a Snickers addict, so these are totally perfect for him!! ALL your creations are just FABULOUS!! You have a beautiful mind, my friend! 😉 Cheers!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Chey! Anyone who loves Snickers won’t be able to resist these. I know because I’m one of them :). Have a great weekend!
Marci says
Oh these look magical! How far in advanced do you think these could be made?
Kelsie says
Thank you, Marci! I would say up to 3 days in advance and stored in the fridge you should be fine. In the freezer they’ll last longer but you’ll want to let them thaw a bit before you serve them or you’ll break your jaw. (I just took a bite of one right from the freezer and OUCH, haha!)
Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says
Oh emmmm gee!!! Of all the delicious things you make, I think this takes the cake!! I know I couldn’t be trusted around a pan of these. But I still want to make them! Yum!!!!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Kelly! Believe me, make them when you have lots of people around 🙂
lynne hoareau says
There goes all my thoughts of being good this week…how can I resist those WOW !!! Sweet tooth and no willpower, that’s me !
These look so scrumptious Kelsie ! 🙂 Have a great week ahead my friend. Hugs for Cookie 🙂
Kelsie says
Hahaha! Thank you, Lynne! Have a great weekend, my dear!
Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen says
Never met a cookie bar I didn’t like Kelsie! And this one looks amazing. Can’t ever go wrong when Snickers are involved!
Kelsie says
I agree completely! Thank you, Mary Ann!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
Yep! This is a match made in heaven! My hubby loves Snickers so this will be a real treat for him! Thanks for sharing, my friend! And I thank you on behalf of Dom!!
Kelsie says
Thank you, Annie! I hope Dom loves them as much as I do!