Description
These Butterfinger peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with crunchy candy bar pieces in every bite. The rich peanut butter flavor blends perfectly with caramelized Butterfinger bits, creating a bakery-style cookie that’s easy to make at home. Perfect for holidays, parties, or everyday treats, this recipe delivers consistent, delicious results with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed Butterfinger candy bars
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Mix in peanut butter until smooth.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture.
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Fold in crushed Butterfinger pieces.
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Scoop dough into balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
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Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Do not overbake; cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Chill dough for 20 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.