🧈 Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cookies 🍪✨

Soft, chewy peanut butter cookies loaded with crunchy Butterfinger pieces and optional chocolate chips—pure indulgence in every bite!

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter (not natural style)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp fine sea salt
• 2 cups chopped Butterfinger candy bars (~8 full-size bars)
• ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter & Sugars: Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
3. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in peanut butter, then eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla. Scrape bowl as needed.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
5. Fold In Mix-Ins: Stir in chopped Butterfinger pieces and optional chocolate chips.
6. Shape Cookies: Scoop 2-tbsp portions, roll into balls, and place on sheets ~3 inches apart.
7. Bake: Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers slightly soft. Cool 5 minutes on sheet, then transfer to wire rack.

Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Bake Time: 10–12 minutes
• Total Time: ~35 minutes
• Yield: ~24 cookies
• Calories: ~220 per cookie

✨ Chewy, nutty, and packed with Butterfinger crunch—these cookies are a sweet treat everyone will love!