Butterfinger Cookies

These Butterfinger Cookies are THE BEST cookies ever!! The tastiest peanut butter cookie with Butterfinger crumbs all over it to give it that crunchy, crispy, deliciousness! Did i mention how soft these are too?? These are a favorite in this house!

Course Snacks

Cuisine American

Keyword butterfinger cookies, homemade butterfinger cookies, peanut butter butterfinger cookies

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

cooling time 20

Total Time 45

Servings cookies

Calories 299kcal

Author Eileen Murphy Kelly

Equipment

Ingredients

¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 large egg
1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup Butterfinger Candy Bars (chopped)

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer with beaters attached, cream together ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature, ½ cup granulated sugar, and ½ cup light brown sugaruntil creamy and smooth, at least 2-3 minutes. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are blended.
To the butter mixture, add 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 large egg, and 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract beat until just combined. Scrape down the sides and beat again.
Add 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt to the peanut butter mixture. Use a hand-held electric mixer with beaters attached at low speed. After a minute, scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are blended
To the cookie dough mixture, fold in the 1 cup Butterfinger Candy Bars (chopped).
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to an hour.
Preheat the oven to 350°F/ 180°C. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop and roll the dough into 2-inch balls placing on the baking sheet 1-2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the sides are set.
Let the cookies set for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
Cool completely before serving.

Notes

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Storage: Store the cookies in a covered airtight container on the counter for 3-4 days.

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

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