No Bake Candy Bar Cookies
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible No Bake Candy Bar Cookies—a quick and easy treat that combines classic flavors with a fun twist! Perfect for when you’re short on time, this no-bake recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and features a delightful blend of creamy peanut butter, crunchy rice cereal, and gooey chocolate. Topped with a decadent mix of your favorite chopped candy bars like Snickers or KitKat, each bite is rich, chewy, and satisfyingly chocolatey. A velvety drizzle of melted semi-sweet chocolate ties it all together for a show-stopping finish. Whether you’re whipping up a last-minute dessert or need a no-fuss crowd-pleaser, these cookies are the perfect choice. Plus, no oven required!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups rice cereal (e.g., Rice Krispies)
- 2 cups chocolate candy bars (e.g., Snickers, Milky Way, or KitKat), chopped
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar and light corn syrup. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves, and the mixture comes to a gentle simmer.
Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well-combined.
In a large mixing bowl, pour the peanut butter mixture over the rice cereal. Use a spatula to gently fold the mixture together until all the cereal is evenly coated.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll them into balls, or press them into cookie-shaped mounds, placing them on the prepared sheet.
Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each one, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
Drizzle or spread the melted chocolate over the cookies. Sprinkle the chopped candy bars on top of the cookies while the chocolate is still wet, gently pressing them into place if necessary.
Let the cookies set at room temperature for about 1 hour, or place them in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to speed up the process.
Once the cookies have hardened, enjoy immediately or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8616 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 333.1 g | 427% | |
| Saturated Fat | 148.9 g | 744% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 113 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 5049 mg | 220% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1325.1 g | 482% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.3 g | 148% | |
| Total Sugars | 835.2 g | ||
| Protein | 130.6 g | 261% | |
| Vitamin D | 15.3 mcg | 76% | |
| Calcium | 631 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 138.9 mg | 772% | |
| Potassium | 2980 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
