Description
Delight in these Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies, a perfect blend of creamy peanut butter goodness and crunchy Butterfinger candy pieces baked into soft, golden cookies. With a rich, buttery base and a satisfying crunch, these cookies make a delicious treat for any peanut butter and candy lover.
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
Mix-ins
- 16 ounces Butterfinger candy, chopped
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth and creamy. Then add both the granulated sugar and brown sugar, beating the mixture until it becomes light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract until everything is well combined, creating a rich and uniform dough base.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently until the dry ingredients are just incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in Butterfinger Candy: Gently fold the chopped Butterfinger candy pieces into the dough to evenly distribute the crunchy bits throughout the batter.
- Chill and Form Dough Balls: Chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up, which makes it easier to handle. Once chilled, form the dough into small balls suitable for baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them adequately. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these delicious peanut butter Butterfinger cookies as a sweet treat!
Notes
- Chilling the dough before baking helps the cookies hold their shape better and enhances flavor.
- You can substitute Butterfinger candy with other crunchy peanut butter candies for variation.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Make sure not to overbake to keep cookies soft and chewy rather than hard.
