Description
These Chewy Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies combine the rich, creamy flavor of peanut butter with the crunchy, sweet delight of Butterfinger candy bars. Soft and chewy with a perfect golden edge, these cookies are an irresistible treat for peanut butter lovers and candy enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups chopped Butterfinger candy bars
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This process incorporates air for a better texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully combined before adding the next, then stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, blending it gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and tough cookies.
- Fold in Candy Bars: Fold in the chopped Butterfinger candy bars carefully to evenly distribute the candy pieces throughout the cookie dough.
- Form Cookies: Drop the cookie dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown, indicating the cookies are cooked but still soft inside.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to maintain a tender texture.
- Room temperature butter and eggs help the ingredients blend more smoothly.
- If Butterfinger candy bars are unavailable, chopped peanut butter cups can be a good substitute.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to five days, or frozen for longer storage.
