Payday Cookies
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate salty-sweet treat with these irresistible Payday Cookies! Inspired by the classic candy bar, these soft and chewy cookies are packed with chopped salted peanuts and gooey caramel pieces, delivering the perfect balance of nutty crunch and rich sweetness in every bite. A touch of sea salt sprinkled on top elevates the flavor, making these cookies a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, this easy homemade recipe is destined to become your new go-to dessert. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or sharing with friends, these heavenly cookies are a must-try for fans of sweet-and-salty perfection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Light brown sugar, packed
- 1 Large egg
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Salted peanuts, chopped
- 1 cups Soft caramel candies, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoons Sea salt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the salted peanuts and chopped caramel candies with a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
If desired, lightly sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie for an extra salty-sweet kick.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look set but still soft.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4228 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 182.2 g | 234% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.7 g | 338% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 396 mg | 132% | |
| Sodium | 2487 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 600.7 g | 218% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 358.2 g | ||
| Protein | 75.0 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 518 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 1804 mg | 38% | |
*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.
