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Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies

Indulge in these thick and chewy peanut butter cookies with a delightful crunch of Butterfinger bars, perfect for sharing or enjoying yourself.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg or use a flax egg for a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Butterfinger bars, chopped (about 3-4 bars)
  • sea salt for sprinkling (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Stir until well blended and creamy.
  3. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  4. Add the baking soda and salt, blending them into the mixture.
  5. Fold in the chopped Butterfinger bars until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
  2. If desired, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top.
  3. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  4. Let the cookies rest on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

These cookies are great with a glass of cold milk or warm with vanilla ice cream. For a creative twist, add mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts.

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