Heath Bits Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Indulge in these incredibly soft and delicious Heath Bits Peanut Butter Cookies! Perfect for bake sales or satisfying your sweet tooth, this easy recipe from the Heath Bits package is quick to make and delivers incredible flavor. Chewy peanut butter cookies studded with crunchy Heath toffee bits – what's not to love? Get ready for a delightful treat that disappears in minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 142.1 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Heath Bits Peanut Butter Cookies

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How to Make Heath Bits Peanut Butter Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup shortening, 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 1 large egg until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in 1 cup Heath toffee bits.
  7. Reserve about 1/2 cup of toffee bits for topping.
  8. Drop by rounded tablespoons, about 2 inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheets.
  9. Top each cookie with reserved toffee bits.
  10. Bake for 7-8 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown. Do not overbake!
  11. Let cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

46g

Fat

12g

Carbs

5g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Heath Bits Peanut Butter Cookies?

Heath Bits Peanut Butter Cookies takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Heath Bits Peanut Butter Cookies?

Heath Bits Peanut Butter Cookies has approximately 142.1 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Heath Bits Peanut Butter Cookies?

The key ingredients for Heath Bits Peanut Butter Cookies are Shortening, Creamy Peanut Butter, Light Brown Sugar, Milk, Vanilla Extract, Egg. See the full list with measurements above.

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