Description
Delight in these Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies, a perfect blend of creamy peanut butter and crunchy Butterfinger candy pieces baked into soft, chewy cookies with just the right touch of sweetness. Ideal for cookie lovers craving a nostalgic candy twist in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet 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
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup chopped Butterfinger candy bars
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, which incorporates air for light texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is fully combined, resulting in a smooth batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough, which can make cookies tough.
- Fold in Butterfinger: Gently fold the chopped Butterfinger candy pieces into the dough, dispersing candy pieces throughout for crunch and flavor.
- Portion Dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers remain soft for that perfect chewy texture.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set properly.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter and peanut butter for easy mixing and better texture.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to keep cookies tender.
- Spacing dough balls 2 inches apart allows proper spreading without merging.
- Storing cookies in an airtight container preserves their chewiness for days.
- For an extra touch, you can drizzle melted peanut butter or chocolate over cooled cookies.
