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Chewy Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies
Caroline

Chewy Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies

These chewy peanut butter cookies are packed with crunchy Butterfinger candy pieces, giving every bite the perfect mix of sweet, salty, and chocolatey caramel flavor. Soft in the center and crisp on the edges — pure cookie perfection!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup chopped Butterfinger candy bars

Equipment

  • Two large baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric hand or stand mixer
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Chop the Butterfinger bars into small pieces and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together the peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the chopped Butterfinger candy pieces until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
  8. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra chewiness, slightly underbake the cookies and let them finish setting on the baking sheet.
  • Use freshly chopped Butterfingers instead of prepackaged bits for more texture and flavor.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container layered with parchment paper to prevent sticking.