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Chewy Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies
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Chewy Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies

Soft, chewy, and packed with peanut butter flavor, these cookies get an irresistible crunch from chopped Butterfinger candy bars. A quick and easy treat that combines salty, sweet, and chocolatey goodness in every bite!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped Butterfinger candy bars

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or hand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  4. Stir in baking soda and salt.
  5. Fold in the chopped Butterfinger pieces.
  6. Drop tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Let cool before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, chill the dough for 15 minutes before baking. You can substitute Butterfinger with Reese’s Pieces or toffee bits. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.