Payday Cookies Recipe

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these incredible Payday Cookies! They taste just like the candy bar, but with a delightful, chewy cookie texture that's even better. This fun and easy recipe is perfect for baking with kids – get ready for a delicious and memorable treat! #PaydayCookies #CandyBarCookies #EasyBaking #KidsBaking #NoBakeCookies

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 293 kcal
Protein 12g
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Ingredients for Payday Cookies

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How to Make Payday Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix, 1 large egg, and 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened.
  3. Pour batter into an ungreased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle 1 cup of mini marshmallows evenly over the hot cake mixture.
  6. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, 1/4 cup light corn syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup peanut butter chips, stirring frequently until smooth.
  7. Stir in 1/2 cup salted peanuts and 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal until well combined.
  8. Pour the peanut butter mixture evenly over the marshmallow layer.
  9. Let the cookies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

66g

Fat

27g

Carbs

10g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Payday Cookies?

Payday Cookies takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Payday Cookies?

Payday Cookies has approximately 293 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 25 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Payday Cookies?

The key ingredients for Payday Cookies are Yellow Cake Mix, Egg, Butter, Miniature Marshmallows, Light Corn Syrup, Vanilla Extract. See the full list with measurements above.

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