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Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies

Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies: Chewy Bliss Awaits

Indulge in these Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies, a nostalgic and quick treat that blends creamy peanut butter with the crunch of Butterfinger.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Cookies
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Butter softened, use salted for enhanced flavor
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar adds moisture and caramel taste
  • 1.5 cups Creamy Peanut Butter the star ingredient
  • 2 large Eggs binds the ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract amplifies flavors
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour measure accurately
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda helps the cookies rise
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Chips for indulgence
  • 1 cup Chopped Butterfinger Candy Bars adds crunch
Optional Topping
  • Extra Butterfinger Chunks press on top before baking

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Rubber spatula
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Mix until fluffy.
  3. Incorporate creamy peanut butter, then add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Whisk together flour and baking soda in a separate bowl, then gradually add to wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in peanut butter chips and chopped Butterfinger candy bars until just combined.
  6. Portion dough into 1-2 tablespoon-sized balls and place on prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 9-11 minutes until lightly golden and soft in the center. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking.
  8. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Optionally, press Butterfinger chunks on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure dough is thick to prevent flat cookies and avoid overmixing after adding chips.

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