Heath Bar Cookies Everyone Will Love

Make delicious Heath Bar cookies loaded with toffee bits! Everyone will love this soft and chewy cookie recipe, perfect for holiday baking and beyond.

I’ll be honest, Heath Bar has never been my favorite candy. It hasn’t been my least favorite (I’m looking at you, Good & Plenty), but it’s not been at the top of my list.

And maybe I never gave it a fair shake? I mean the combination of toffee and chocolate is pretty tasty. And it’s only gotten tastier as I’ve gotten older. Yes, my tastes have changed slightly and continue to change as I get older.

I decided that this year it was time to give the Heath Bar the credit it deserves, through a tasty recipe you’ve maybe not tried before: Heath Bar cookies!

For me? I like these cookies more than the candy bar alone. They have a slightly crisp outer shell with an inner core that’s soft and chewy.

They’re perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges, just like our Nutella cookies and Rolo cookies. They’re easy to make and a “fan favorite.”

Before you dive into this recipe, I’ve got some tips for you on making the best (and tastiest) cookies. If you’re interested, check them out. Otherwise scroll to the bottom for the recipe.

Tips for Making Delicious Cookies

Are you looking to make the tastiest cookies ever? I’ve got some tips for you. Here’s what I always make sure to pay attention to.

Use Quality Ingredients

Use high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best cookie flavor and texture. You’ll for sure want to get fresh eggs, good quality butter, and pure vanilla extract (instead of imitation).

Measure Precisely

Flour is often the main dry ingredient in these cookies. Measure using the scoop-and-level method, as adding too much flour can result in dry baked goods.

Bring Cold Ingredients to Room Temp

Bring ingredients like butter, eggs, and milk to room temperature before mixing. They will incorporate better, resulting in smoother batter and soft cookies. They don’t need to be warm; slightly cool to room temp is fine.

Avoid Overmixing

Mix the batter just until ingredients are combined, or the dry disappears into the wet. Overmixing can result in tough cookies.

Chill the Dough

Chilling the cookie dough in the fridge for the specified time (or even overnight) before baking allows the flavors to meld and the fats to solidify. This results in cookies with better flavor and texture. It also prevents them from spreading too much during baking.

Look for Golden Edges

Unless the recipe says otherwise, the edges of the cookies should turn a golden brown while the center remains slightly soft. This balance ensures a chewy texture without overbaking.

Cool Before Transferring

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and avoids them becoming too fragile and crumbling apart.

Remember, practicing and experimenting will help you perfect your cookie baking skills over time. Have fun and enjoy the process of creating delicious baked goods! Here’s what you’re going to need for these Heath Bar cookies.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Butter
• 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla
• 2 cups All Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
• 1 cup Heath Bits (or you can break up Heath Bars into pieces)

Equipment Needed

• Bowl & spoon
• Cookie sheet
• Parchment paper
• 2 tablespoon cookie scoop

If you would like there to be obvious Heath Bar bits on the top of the cookie, press a few extra down on the top before baking.

Keep these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They’ll last a few weeks in the refrigerator.

You can also freeze them in an airtight container for up to six months. When you bring them out of the freezer, let them rise to room temperature naturally as opposed to microwaving.

Get the printable recipe for these tasty cookies below:

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If you enjoyed this Heath Bar recipe, I’d love for you to check out these other cookie posts:

Almond Flour Shortbread • Apple Pie • Apricot Dark Chocolate • Bacon Chocolate Chip • Brownie Chocolate Chip • Buckeye • Butterscotch Chocolate Chip • Butterscotch Popcorn • Caramel Apple • Chocolate Chip (Air Fryer) • Chocolate Chip Pudding • Chocolate Chip Sandwich • Chocolate Marshmallow • Chocolate Mint Sandwich • Chocolate Thumbprint • Christmas Linzer • Circus Animal • Cotton Candy • Easter M&M • Funfetti • Ginger Molasses • Halloween M&M • Lemon Blueberry Thumbprint • Lemon Cream Cheese • Lemon Shortbread • Oatmeal Chocolate Chip • Paleo Shortbread • Peppermint Frosted • Peppermint Pudding • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip • Pumpkin Linzer • Pumpkin Sugar • Red Velvet Thumbprint • Reese’s Pieces • Ritz S’mores • Santa Cookies • Shortbread Tea • Snickers • Vanilla • White Chocolate Cranberry