Baby Ruth Cookies
These buttery Baby Ruth Cookies are packed with chewy nougat, chocolate, and crunchy peanuts for a delicious candy bar twist on homemade cookies.
Servings 28 cookies
Calories 188kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus 2 Tbsp
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup salted butter softened
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 11.5 oz package fun size Baby Ruth candy bars unwrapped and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 3 large cookie sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl use a whisk to combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
- In a separate large bowl using an electric mixer cream butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla. Beat on medium for 3-4 minutes or until light and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Stop and scrape the bowl as needed.
- Lower the speed of the mixer. Add sifted dry ingredients gradually to the creamed mixture beating well after each addition. Stop and scrape the bowl periodically. The dough will be thick.
- Mix cubed candy into the dough by hand.
- Use a medium (1 1/2 Tbsp) ice cream scoop to divide the cookie dough. Place onto the parchment paper lined sheet pan at least 2-inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Candy Bars - You could adapt this recipe using Snickers bars.
- Nuts - You could add chopped peanuts to the cookie dough for extra crunch.
- Butter - You can use unsalted butter or butter with salt in this recipe.
- Stir Carefully - It's important to take time to evenly mix the candy bar pieces throughout the dough. This will help ensure a more uniform batch of cookies.
- Melty Goodness - The cookies will spread while baking, and it's not unusual for some of the candy bar pieces to melt and escape along the edges. This is part of the beauty of candy bar cookies and not a sign that something went wrong.
- Adjust the Baking Time According to Size - Depending on how you divide the dough, the baking time may need adjusting. Smaller cookies will take less time to bake. Likewise, if you choose to make larger cookies they'll take longer. Keep and eye on them and adjust accordingly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 222IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg