🍪 Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies
Soft, Chewy & Loaded with Crunchy Candy Bliss
🌟 Introduction
Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies are the ultimate treat for anyone who loves the rich, nutty depth of peanut butter paired with the irresistible crunch of Butterfinger candy bars. These cookies are soft and chewy in the center, lightly crisp around the edges, and packed with caramelized peanut-buttery flavor and crunchy toffee bits. They’re easy to make, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for holidays, bake sales, or cozy afternoons with coffee or milk.
🧾 Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Mix-Ins
- 1 to 1 ½ cups Butterfinger candy bars, chopped (about 3–4 fun-size bars)
Optional Toppings
- Extra Butterfinger pieces
- Flaky sea salt (for contrast)
🥣 Instructions
- Cream the Fats & Sugars
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes). - Add Wet Ingredients
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined. - Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. - Form the Dough
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix. - Fold in Butterfingers
Gently fold in the chopped Butterfinger pieces. - Chill (Optional but Recommended)
Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies and better flavor. - Bake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Scoop dough (about 1½ tablespoons each) onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft. - Cool & Finish
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Sprinkle with flaky salt if desired.
🍪 Methods (Baking Tips for Best Results)
- Soft Cookies: Slightly underbake; they firm up as they cool
- Extra Crunch: Press Butterfinger pieces on top before baking
- Thicker Cookies: Chill dough and avoid flattening
- Freezer-Friendly: Freeze dough balls up to 2 months; bake from frozen (+1–2 minutes)
📜 History
Peanut butter cookies date back to the early 1900s in American baking, becoming popular for their affordability and rich flavor. Butterfinger, introduced in 1923, quickly became a favorite candy due to its unique crispy-toffee texture. Combining the two is a modern twist—blending nostalgic pantry baking with beloved candy-bar indulgence.
🧬 Formation (How the Texture Works)
- Peanut butter + butter create a tender, rich crumb
- Brown sugar adds moisture and chewiness
- Butterfinger pieces partially melt, leaving crunchy caramelized pockets
- Minimal mixing keeps cookies soft, not tough
❤️ Lovers (Who Will Love These Cookies)
- Peanut butter lovers
- Butterfinger candy fans
- Cookie-of-the-month bakers
- Kids, teens, and nostalgic adults
- Anyone who loves sweet-salty desserts
🍪 More Methods Lovers Enjoy
- Sandwich cookies with vanilla frosting
- Drizzle with melted chocolate
- Crumble over ice cream
- Serve warm with milk or coffee
🎉 Conclusion
Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies are the perfect blend of creamy, crunchy, sweet, and salty. They’re simple to make yet taste bakery-worthy, making them a guaranteed hit wherever they go. Whether you’re baking for family, friends, or just yourself, these cookies deliver comfort, nostalgia, and indulgence in every bite.
If you’d like, I can also provide:
- A soft-batch version
- A no-chill quick method
- Or a giant bakery-style cookie version 🍪✨