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    Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies

    Modified: Oct 17, 2023 Published: May 24, 2023 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    When I say that these peanut butter Butterfinger cookies will become your favorite cookie, I truly mean it. From the soft, tender cookie to the chewy sweet candy pieces, these cookies are fabulous!

    Recipe: $3.74 | Per Serving: $0.31 | Yield: 12 cookies

    stacked butterfinger cookies.

    While attempting a Pantry Challenge, I discovered a bag of Butterfinger bits from a recent ice cream party with the kids.

    Inspired, I transformed these bits into the most divine cookies ever. Adapted from my Fluffernutter Peanut Butter Cookies, these cookies are a pure delight!

    Soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, they're irresistible. I confess, I devoured most of them within 24 hours—they're that good!

    As a peanut butter cookie lover, these scratch-made treats are a special treat. While I typically enjoy my Cake Mix Peanut Butter Cookies or Cake Mix Peanut Butter Blossoms, these homemade PB cookies are a true delight.

    If you still have Butterfinger bars left, try pairing them with my Butterfinger hot cocoa for the ultimate treat combo!

    Jump to:
    • 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions for Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Storage
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Cookie Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. They're great for leftover candy! Holidays like Easter or Halloween often mean an abundance of candy in the house. These cookies are perfect for using up any Butterfinger Bars that you may have sitting around. But don't forget that my Milk Dud Cookies are another excuse to shove candy in cookie dough too.
    2. It's simple. There are only a few ingredients needed to make this Butterfinger cookie recipe. It comes together quickly too, making it perfect for any occasion.
    3. Easy to follow steps. The steps needed to make these cookies are very simple and easy, making them beginner-friendly! Great for a first-time baker.

    🥘 Ingredients

    labeled ingredients needed to make peanut butter butterfinger cookies.

    Ingredient Notes:

    Leavening agents- You will need baking soda and baking powder to help these cookies puff up and spread as they bake.

    Sugars- For soft and chewy cookies, you'll want to use both brown sugar and granulated sugar. (This is a pretty common trend with cookies, like in my Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies).

    Peanut Butter- I prefer to use creamy peanut butter but feel free to use chunky if that's what you'd like. I tested this recipe with basic peanut butter like Jif and Skippy, and I do not recommend high fat or fancier nut butter as the consistency and moisture content are not the same.

    You can use any kind peanut butter in recipes like my Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats or Spicy Peanut Butter Ramen, but baking recipes have to be more precise for accurate results.

    Butterfingers bar- For that delicious peanut butter chocolate flavor, you'll want to use Butterfinger candy bars. Use more for garnish if desired. Using Butterfinger bits works fine too.

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    🔪 Instructions for Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies

    Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

    Step 2: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.

    Whisk dry ingredients. In another bowl, cream butter, sugars. Add egg, vanilla, mix.

    Step 3: Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to a large mixing bowl (Image 1).

    Step 4: Whisk together to combine. Set aside.

    Step 5: In another bowl, add the butter and sugars (Image 2).

    Step 6: Cream together until light and fluffy.

    Step 7: Add in the egg and vanilla (Image 3).

    Step 8: Mix again until combined (Image 4).

    Mix in peanut butter until smooth. Add dry ingredients, mix until just combined.

    Step 9: Add in the peanut butter (Image 5).

    Step 10: Mix until smooth (Image 6).

    Step 11: Add your dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture (Image 7).

    Step 12: Mix together until just combined (Image 8). Do not overmix.

    Crush Butterfinger bars, fold into dough. Scoop onto baking sheet. Bake.

    Step 13: Crush your Butterfinger candy bars into small pieces and add to the cookie dough (Image 9).

    Step 14: Fold them together to distribute them throughout the dough evenly (Image 10).

    Step 15: Scoop the dough using a medium-sized cookie scoop or 2 rounded tablespoons. Place onto your baking sheet evenly spaced about 2 inches apart (Image 11).

    Step 16: Bake in the oven at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until the edges look set and the tops are no longer glossy. Immediately top with additional candy pieces (if desired) (Image 12).

    Step 17: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

    stacked peanut butter butterfinger cookies.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    1. Let the cookies cool before moving. The hardest part about making these cookies is having the patience to let them cool properly and then removing them from the baking sheet.
    2. More patience = better results. Due to the soft texture of these Butterfinger bits cookies, it's best to leave the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire cooling rack. Waiting 5-10 minutes may be fine, but longer is better.
    3. Pro tip for easy cookie transport. Using a greased spatula helps get under them with little to no tearing of the cookie.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Storage

    Cookie Dough: Keep unused cookie dough stored in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Baked Cookies: Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. These cookies taste fresh days later and remain soft, but for best results, always eat sooner rather than later.

    Freezing Options: You can freeze the unbaked dough (already scooped and rolled into balls) or baked cookies. For either option, place them on a baking sheet for about 1-2 hours for flash-freezing. Then transfer to an airtight container for up to 3 months before thawing and using.

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    Can I add chocolate chips?

    Yes, adding milk chocolate chips would make these cookies full of rich flavor and goodness. I recommend adding no more than 1 cup of chocolate chips as there's plenty of candy in the dough already as well. Save any remaining chocolate chips for recipes like Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake or Honey Chocolate Chip Cookies.

    What is the crunchy stuff in a Butterfinger?

    The crispy center part of a Butterfinger candy bar is layers of peanut butter—just another reason why this cookie dough pairs perfectly with this candy.

    Can I chill the cookie dough?

    You don't need to chill this cookie dough recipe, but you can if you want to. Just scoop and bake (from chilled) when ready. Note that you may need an extra minute or two while baking, but cooking the dough while it's still fridge temp cold is fine.

    three peanut butter butterfingers cookies on a white plate.

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    If you tried these Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

    📖 Recipe

    three stacked butterfinger cookies.
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    Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies

    When I say that these peanut butter Butterfinger cookies will become your favorite cookie, I truly mean it. From the soft, tender cookie to the chewy sweet candy pieces, these cookies are fabulous!
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Servings: 12 cookies
    Calories: 319kcal
    Cost Recipe $3.74 / Serving $0.31
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    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowls
    • Cookie scoop
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Baking Sheet
    • Parchment Paper

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cup all purpose flour ($0.20)
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder ($0.02)
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda ($0.01)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt ($0.01)
    • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened ($0.99)
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar ($0.09)
    • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed ($0.19)
    • 1 large egg ($0.15)
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ($0.06)
    • ½ cup creamy peanut butter ($0.59)
    • 1 cup Butterfinger pieces, crushed ($1.43)
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
    • Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to a large mixing bowl. Whisk together to combine. Set aside.
    • In another bowl, add the butter and sugars. Cream together until light and fluffy.
    • Add in the egg and vanilla. Mix again until combined.
    • Add in the peanut butter. Mix until smooth.
    • Add your dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture. Mix together until just combined. Do not overmix.
    • Crush your Butterfinger candy bars into small pieces and add to the cookie dough. Fold them together to distribute them throughout the dough evenly.
    • Scoop the dough using a medium-sized cookie scoop or 2 rounded tablespoons. Place onto your baking sheet evenly spaced about 2 inches apart.
    • Bake in the oven at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until the edges look set and the tops are no longer glossy. Immediately top with additional candy pieces (if desired).
    • Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

    Notes

    Recipe Tips: To ensure the best results with Butterfinger bits cookies, allow them to cool completely on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack. Using a greased spatula minimizes tearing.
    Store unused cookie dough in the fridge for up to 3 days and baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. While they taste fresh days later, it's recommended to consume them sooner.
    Unbaked dough or baked cookies can be frozen by flash-freezing on a baking sheet for 1-2 hours before transferring to an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw before use.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 259IU | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
    Author Nicole Durham
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Diet Vegetarian
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    Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used. To view how this recipe was calculated you can visit my Pricing Disclosure Page for more information.

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