Description
Indulge in these Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies, a delightful twist on the classic peanut butter cookie. Soft and thick, each bite is bursting with the rich flavor of peanut butter and the irresistible crunch of Butterfinger candy. Perfect for any gathering or as a sweet treat for yourself, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to whip up with simple ingredients, they freeze well and can be enjoyed any day of the week. Get ready to bake a batch that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (not natural)
- 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
- 16 ounces chopped Butterfinger candy
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream the softened butter until smooth.
- Add granulated and brown sugars; beat until fluffy for about 2 minutes.
- Mix in peanut butter until fully combined.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, mixing until blended.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped Butterfingers.
- Chill the dough for at least 15 minutes.
- Form dough into balls (about 2 inches wide) and place on prepared sheets.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, allowing edges to set while centers remain soft.
- Cool on the pan for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg