Description
These Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies are the ultimate treat for peanut butter lovers! With a soft, chewy peanut butter base and crunchy Butterfinger pieces, each bite delivers a delightful combination of creamy richness and sweet, crispy texture. This easy cookie recipe is perfect for satisfying your cravings, whether you’re a peanut butter fan or a Butterfinger lover. Make them today for a deliciously irresistible snack!
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped Butterfinger candy bars
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped Butterfinger pieces.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, and the centers remain soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a crunchier texture, feel free to swap creamy peanut butter for crunchy.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Reheat in the microwave or oven to enjoy them warm.
To freeze dough, scoop into balls and freeze on a baking sheet until firm, then store in a freezer-safe container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookie
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 18 cookies
- Calories: 180 kcal
