Description
These Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies are a delightful treat combining creamy peanut butter with crunchy Butterfinger candy pieces. Soft and chewy with a perfect golden-brown exterior, these cookies offer a sweet, nutty flavor with a satisfying crunch, making them an irresistible snack or dessert for cookie lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Candy
- 16 ounces Butterfinger candy, chopped
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth and creamy. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, then beat the mixture until fluffy to ensure a light and tender cookie texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract until the dough is smooth and well combined, providing rich flavor and moisture to the dough.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt. Mix just until the ingredients are incorporated to prevent overworking the dough and keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Butterfinger Candy: Gently fold in the chopped Butterfinger candy pieces, distributing them evenly throughout the dough to add a crunchy, chocolatey peanut butter crunch.
- Chill Dough and Shape: Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm it up, which helps the cookies hold their shape during baking. Once chilled, form the dough into balls, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown while the centers remain soft.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies!
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading and helps maintain the candy pieces intact during baking.
- You can substitute Butterfinger candy with any crunchy peanut butter candy bar if desired.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- For a more intense peanut flavor, use natural peanut butter without added sugar.
