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How to Make My Five Candy Bar Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indulging in a sweet treat every now and then is one of life's simple pleasures. Whether you're craving something chocolatey, nutty, or just plain delicious, these candy bar cookies are the perfect solution. The best part? You don't have to choose just one candy bar flavor; with this recipe, you can have them all! My Five Candy Bar Cookies are a delightful way to satisfy your sweet tooth and indulge in the flavors of your favorite candy bars all at once.

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 (16.5 ounce) rolls refrigerated peanut butter cookie dough
  • 1 cup peanut butter, divided
  • 1 cup crushed pretzels
  • 1 cup chopped salted peanuts, divided
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
  • 1 (12 ounce) bag chocolate chips

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 38 mins
  • Additional Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 58 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen cookie bars

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix 1 tube of cookie dough, 1/3 cup peanut butter, and pretzels together in a bowl. Press into an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until just golden and set, 12 to 15 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
  • Mix remaining tube of cookie dough, remaining peanut butter, and 1/3 cup peanuts together in a bowl. Press in an even layer onto a piece of parchment paper the size of your baking dish. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine condensed milk and caramels in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently until smooth, about 5 minutes. Pour over the cookie dough crust in the baking dish and spread in an even layer. Top with the refrigerated cookie dough mixture and peel off the parchment paper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
  • Pour chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl; heat in the microwave until smooth, about 1 minute. Stir in remaining 2/3 cup peanuts and spread over cookie bars. Refrigerate until set, at least 20 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    314 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 250mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 81mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 254mg

    Categories

    Chocolate recipes
    Caramel recipes
    Peanut butter recipes
    Cookie dough recipes