Butterfinger Cookies

These Butterfinger Cookies are soft, chewy peanut butter cookies loaded with chopped Butterfinger candy bars for the ultimate sweet, crunchy treat.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Butterfinger Cookies

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Chill Time 1

Total Time 1 27

Servings cookies

Calories 230kcal

Author Jason Decker

Ingredients

3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 large egg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 fun sized butterfingers

Instructions

In a large bowl, cream the softened butter using a hand mixer until creamy and smooth, scrape the sides of the bowl.
3/4 cup unsalted butter
Add the sugar and brown sugar to the butter and beat for close to 2 minutes until it is light and fluffy.
1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup light brown sugar
Add the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract and beat once again till combined. Scrape the sides.
1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 large egg, 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and mix to combine everything, do not overmix.
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add in the chopped butterfingers and stir into the dough. Cover the bowl and let sit in the fridge for one hour.
8 fun sized butterfingers
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop and roll the balls into 2-inch balls, placing on the baking sheet 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until the sides are set and the top isn’t shiny anymore.
Let the cookies set for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool. Cool completely before serving.

Notes

Creaming Perfection: Ensure your butter and sugars are creamed just right—light and fluffy—to get the best texture in your cookies.
Don’t Over-Mix: After adding your dry ingredients, mix just until incorporated to keep your cookies soft and tender.
Chill the Dough: Letting your cookie dough chill can prevent spreading and helps intensify the flavors.
Uniform Cookies: Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized cookies that bake consistently.
Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature for seamless mixing.
Watch the Oven: Keep an eye on your cookies as oven temperatures can vary. They’re done when the edges are just golden.

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