Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies
These cookies combine creamy peanut butter with chunks of Butterfinger candy for a delicious treat.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1.5 cups creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
For the Mix-ins
- 1 cup peanut butter chips
- 1 cup chopped Butterfinger candy bars about 3 bars
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add the peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- In another bowl, combine the flour and baking soda. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the peanut butter chips and chopped Butterfinger.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to one week. You can also use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.