Outrageous Peanut Butter Cookies
Description: I developed these one time when I had run out of chocolate chips and had some bite-sized bars I wanted to use up. (they work as well as the big ones) These truly are decadent, but worth every bite!
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 30 cookies
Calories: 124.3 per serving
Fat: 6.9g
Saturated Fat: 2.2g
Cholesterol: 13.2mg
Sodium: 91.5mg
Carbohydrates: 13.9g
Fiber: 0.9g
Sugar: 8.2g
Protein: 2.9g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup chunky peanut butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 (1.55 oz) bite-sized candy bars, chopped into cubes
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
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Prepare Baking Sheets: Line 2 large baking sheets with foil, ensuring even coverage.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together the chunky peanut butter, dark brown sugar, unsalted butter, egg, dark corn syrup, and vanilla extract until well blended.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Stir in the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, and baking soda. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Add Candy Bars: Gently fold in the chopped candy bar cubes into the dough until evenly distributed.
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Form Cookies: Drop the cookie dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 1/2 inches apart.
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Shape Cookies: Flatten each cookie slightly with moistened fingertips to achieve the desired shape.
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Chill Dough: Place the cookie sheets in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up the dough.
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Bake Cookies: Transfer the chilled cookie sheets into the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.
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Rotate Baking Sheets: After 10 minutes, reverse the position of the baking sheets in the oven for even baking.
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Continue Baking: Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown.
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Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets until they begin to firm up, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
These Outrageous Peanut Butter Cookies are packed with flavor and texture, combining the creamy richness of peanut butter with the sweetness of dark brown sugar and the delightful crunch of chopped candy bars. Enjoy them as a decadent dessert or a delightful snack any time of the day! 🍪
