DIY Snickers Pretzel Chocolate Cookies

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a hint of flavor while reducing saturated fat.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate chips offer more antioxidants.

Snickers bars

🥗Healthier: peanut butter cups

💰Cheaper: generic candy bars

Peanut butter cups provide a similar texture with less sugar.

Start with softened butter in a mixing bowl.

Add brown sugar to the butter and mix.

Add white sugar and vanilla to the mixture and mix for 3 minutes until creamy.

Mix in peanut butter until incorporated.

Add 2 eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined after each addition.

In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients (flour) together.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed to avoid flour mess.

Add toppings: peanuts, Snickers, and pretzels (and chocolate chips if desired).

Scoop cookie dough onto a baking sheet using 1/4 cup for each cookie.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Flatten the cookie dough slightly before baking.

Chill the cookie dough for 10 to 15 minutes before baking.

Bake cookies for about 18 minutes, checking at 15 minutes for doneness.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens