Description
Delicious gluten-free bars that combine the flavors of a classic Snickers candy bar with a chewy cookie base.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 cups Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 20 Soft Caramel Candies, unwrapped
- 2 tbsp Heavy Cream
- 3/4 cup Salted Roasted Peanuts
- 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips
- 1 tsp Coconut Oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in the gluten-free baking flour, baking soda, and salt until a thick dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the top is set. Let it cool completely in the pan.
- Melt the caramel candies with the heavy cream over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Spread the melted caramel evenly over the cooled cookie base, then sprinkle the roasted peanuts on top and press them in gently.
- Melt the milk chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate over the peanut layer and spread it evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until the chocolate is set, then slice into bars.
Notes
These cookie bars can be served as a dessert or snack. Pair with milk or coffee for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg