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Homemade Candy Bar Cookies

Indulge in the magic of candy bars transformed into rich, layered cookies that are sweet, gooey, and utterly irresistible.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 453
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup salted butter softened to room temperature for easy creaming
  • ½ cup powdered sugar sifted for smooth texture
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract adds aromatic sweetness
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder for gentle lift
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour plus extra for rolling
  • 11 ounces caramel candies or caramel bits, for the gooey layer
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk to help melt caramel smoothly
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt to balance sweetness
  • 1½ cups milk chocolate chips or chopped milk chocolate for topping
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil to help chocolate melt evenly

Equipment

  • 1 Stand mixer Or hand mixer for creaming butter and sugar
  • 1 Rolling pin For flattening the cookie dough evenly
  • 1 2½ inch round cookie cutter Or similar size cutter to shape cookies
  • 1 Baking sheet To bake the cookies on
  • 1 Parchment paper To prevent sticking and easy cleanup
  • 1 Microwave-safe bowls Medium size bowls for melting chocolate and caramel
  • 1 Spoon or small spatula For spreading caramel and chocolate layers
  • 1 Wire cooling rack To cool cookies evenly after baking
  • 1 Plastic wrap To wrap dough disk for chilling

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 °F (177 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the butter and powdered sugar together in a stand mixer until light and fluffy.
  3. Add vanilla, baking powder, and flour, and blend until fully combined. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  4. Lightly dust your counter and rolling pin with flour. Roll the chilled dough to ¼ inch thickness. Cut out cookies with a floured cookie cutter.
  5. Place the cut cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 7–10 minutes until set but not browned. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. Combine caramel and milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute, stir, then continue in 20-second intervals until smooth. Stir in salt until incorporated.
  7. Spoon 1 teaspoon of the caramel mixture onto each cooled cookie. Gently swirl it in a circle, leaving a small border around the edge. Let the caramel firm before adding chocolate.
  8. Stir chocolate chips with vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  9. Place 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate on top of each set caramel layer. Swirl in a circular motion to mostly cover the caramel, leaving an edge border.
  10. Allow the chocolate to fully set at room temperature or in the fridge before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 453kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 187mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 47gVitamin A: 570IUCalcium: 35mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

These cookies bring all the joy of your favorite candy bar into a homemade treat. Sweet caramel, rich chocolate, and a crunchy base make them irresistible for every occasion!

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