Best 4 Payday Cookies Recipes

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Payday cookies are a delightful confection that combines the salty crunch of payday candy bars with the sweetness of cookie dough. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, creating these delectable treats is a rewarding and enjoyable experience. In this article, we will guide you through the process of baking payday cookies, ensuring that you end up with a batch of perfectly chewy and delicious cookies that will satisfy your sweet cravings. We'll provide you with a step-by-step recipe that includes all the necessary ingredients, detailed instructions, and helpful tips. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will yield a batch of irresistible payday cookies.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PAYDAY® BARS



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Sinfully delicious bars that taste just like a PayDay® candy bar. The salty mixed with the sweet is heavenly! No baking in oven needed!

Provided by lori john

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Nut Candy Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 35

Number Of Ingredients 6

cooking spray
1 (16 ounce) jar dry-roasted peanuts, divided
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) package peanut butter chips
3 tablespoons butter
3 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Spray the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spread 1/2 of the peanuts into the prepared baking dish.
  • Cook and stir sweetened condensed milk, peanut butter chips, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until melted, about 5 minutes. Add marshmallows and stir until smooth. Pour mixture over peanuts and top with remaining peanuts.
  • Refrigerate until chilled, 1 to 2 hours. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 6.4 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 153.1 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

PAYDAY COOKIES



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Tastes like the candy bar, and a little more cookie-like than other recipes. Great fun to make with children.

Provided by alijen

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box yellow cake mix
1 egg
3/4 cup butter, divided
3 cups miniature marshmallows
2/3 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
12 ounces peanut butter chips
2 cups Rice Krispies (or generic equivalent)
2 cups salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Combine cake mix, egg, and 1/2 cup butter in a bowl Pour batter into an ungreased 9x13 baking dish Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes Remove from oven, and while still hot, sprinkle marshmallows on top Melt corn syrup, remaining 1/4 cup butter, vanilla and peanut butter chips in a saucepan Melt and mix until smooth Add peanuts and Rice Krispies last Mix well and spread over top of marshmallow/cakemix mixture Allow to cool before slicing into cookies.

PAYDAY BARS



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Make and share this Payday Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nnreq

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 20m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) jar dry roasted peanuts
3 tablespoons margarine
1 bag peanut butter chips
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Grease 9x13 pan.
  • Pour 1/2 peanuts on bottom of pan.
  • Melt margarine and chips.
  • Add milk and then marshmallows (do not melt marshmallows).
  • Pour over peanuts, pat down.
  • Put rest of peanuts in and pat down.
  • Chill.

PAYDAY® CAKE BARS



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Cake bars topped with marshmallow, peanuts, and rice cereal are a creative and tasty homemade version of PayDay® bars.

Provided by R. C.

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 31m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
1 (18.25 ounce) package golden butter cake mix
½ cup margarine, melted
1 egg, beaten
2 cups miniature marshmallows
¼ cup margarine
½ cup light corn syrup
1 (10 ounce) package peanut butter chips
2 cups salted peanuts
2 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix cake mix, 1/2 cup melted margarine, and egg together in a bowl; press into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Top cake with marshmallows and return to oven until marshmallows melt, about 5 minutes.
  • Place 1/4 cup margarine in a large microwave-safe bowl; heat until melted, about 30 seconds. Stir corn syrup into melted margarine until smooth. Add peanut butter chips and heat in microwave until chips are melted, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir peanuts and rice cereal into mixture and spread on top of marshmallow layer on cake. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 9.3 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 424.6 mg, Sugar 24.1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. The better the quality of your ingredients, the tastier your cookies will be.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the dough, making the cookies light and airy.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing can make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies at the right temperature. The temperature will vary depending on the recipe, but most cookies are baked at around 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Don't overbake the cookies. Overbaking can make the cookies dry and crumbly. Bake just until the edges are golden brown.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting or decorating. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting or the decorations from sliding off.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you're sure to make delicious payday cookies that will be a hit with your family and friends. Payday cookies are a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or just a sweet treat at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give payday cookies a try!

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