Butterfinger Cookies
Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies loaded with crushed Butterfinger candy bar pieces for the ultimate sweet and salty crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 2 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 cups Butterfinger Candy Bars, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and creamy peanut butter until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped Butterfinger pieces by hand.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not over-mix the dough once the candy is added to keep the chunks intact.
- For extra visual appeal, press a few reserved candy pieces into the tops of the cookies before baking.
- Avoid using natural peanut butter that requires stirring as it may affect the cookie spread.
Find it online: https://dishmio.com/butterfinger-cookies/