Why You’ll Love Snickers Cookie Cups Recipe

These Snickers cookie cups are the perfect mashup of cookie and candy bar: easy to make, fun to serve, and absolutely decadent. They deliver that familiar Snickers flavor, but in a more portable, shareable format. The cups hold everything together neatly — no messy spills. Plus, you can adapt toppings or fillings to suit your mood or what you have on hand.

Ingredients

(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)

For the cookie cups + filling:

Refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough (or homemade chocolate cookie dough)
Miniature Snickers bars (or chopped full-size Snickers pieces)

For the frosting / topping (optional but recommended):

Powdered sugar
Unsalted butter, softened
Milk
Caramel sauce
Chopped peanuts
Mini chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350 °F (about 175 °C).
Prepare a mini muffin tin (about 24 to 48 cavities, depending on recipe scale).
Portion the cookie dough: cut it into small pieces or scoop small mounds, and press each into one cavity of the mini muffin tin, forming a shallow “cup.”
Bake for about 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still soft. (Don’t overbake, as they’ll firm up while cooling.)
Immediately after removing from oven, press one Snickers piece or mini bar into the center of each warm cookie cup.
Allow the cups to cool in the pan for about 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Meanwhile, make the frosting: beat together powdered sugar, butter, milk, and caramel sauce until light and fluffy.
Once the cookie cups are cooled, pipe or spread frosting on top, then sprinkle with chopped peanuts and mini chocolate chips.
Serve, or store for later enjoyment.

Servings and timing

Servings: about 36 to 48 cookie cups (depending on how small you make them)
Prep time: around 15 minutes
Bake time: about 10–12 minutes
Total time: ~25 to 30 minutes (plus cooling and frosting)

If you follow a cake-mix style version (mix + eggs + oil base), times may differ slightly.

Variations

Nut-free version: Use caramel or nougat candies without peanuts (or skip nuts entirely).
Salted caramel twist: Use salted caramel sauce in the frosting, and sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top.
Dark chocolate base: Make the cookie dough using dark cocoa so the cup is richer in chocolate flavor.
No frosting option: Skip the frosting and just drizzle caramel and sprinkle peanuts for a simpler version.
Peanut butter twist: Mix some peanut butter into the frosting or cookie dough for extra peanut flavor.
Mini vs. full size candy: Use mini Snickers bars for easy insertion, or chop full-size ones into pieces to distribute flavor.

Storage/Reheating

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4–5 days.
For longer storage, freeze before frosting. Place in a single layer in a freezer-safe container, freeze up to 2–3 months. Thaw at room temperature before frosting.
To refresh, you can warm individual cups in a microwave for 5–7 seconds (just enough to soften the caramel/frosting slightly).

FAQs

What type of cookie dough should I use?

You can use either refrigerated store-bought cookie dough (chocolate chip or chocolate) or make your own chocolate cookie dough from scratch.

Can I use full-size Snickers bars instead of mini ones?

Yes — just chop the full-size bars into smaller pieces so they fit well inside each cookie cup.

Do I have to frost them?

No, frosting is optional. You can simply drizzle with caramel and sprinkle peanuts, or serve them plain.

How do I prevent the cookie cups from sticking in the pan?

Grease the mini muffin tin well, or use nonstick spray. Also, allow the cups to cool a bit before removing.

Can I make these nut-free?

Yes — omit peanuts and use a nut-free filling or candy.

Will the Snickers melt too much in the oven?

They will soften slightly, but pressing them in immediately after baking helps them settle without fully melting.

Can I make a larger version (regular muffin size)?

In principle, yes — but baking time and ingredient proportions will change, and the structure may not hold as well.

Is it necessary to chill the dough?

Not strictly. But if your dough is very soft, chilling briefly can help with shaping and prevent spreading.

How do I transport these for a party?

Store them in a rigid box or container, in a single layer or with parchment between layers to prevent sticking.

Can I skip the caramel sauce in the frosting?

Yes — if you prefer a simpler buttercream or chocolate frosting, you can omit the caramel.

Conclusion

Snickers cookie cups are a wonderfully indulgent treat that bring together the best parts of cookies and candy bars. They’re customizable, easy to make, and always a crowd-pleaser. Try your favorite variation, and enjoy sharing (or keeping!) this delicious bite-sized dessert.