Description

Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies are irresistibly soft cookies bursting with rich peanut butter flavor and crunchy crushed Butterfinger candy pieces. These plant-based cookies have a perfect balance of texture and natural sweetness, making them an ideal treat for cozy nights or special occasions. Enjoy a deliciously satisfying cookie that stays soft even days after baking.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

1 cup natural peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
3/4 cup natural brown sugar
1/4 cup pea milk (or your favorite plant-based milk)
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)

Dry Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon natural gelling agent

Add-ins

3/4 cup Butterfinger candy pieces (crushed)

Instructions

Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line your baking trays with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the natural peanut butter, natural brown sugar, pea milk, apple cider vinegar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and natural vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and creamy, ensuring all the sugar has melted into the peanut butter for a uniform consistency.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and natural gelling agent to evenly distribute and prevent flat cookies.
Slowly Add Dry Ingredients to Wet: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until fully incorporated but avoiding over-mixing to keep the cookies tender and chewy.
Fold in Butterfinger Candy: Gently fold in the crushed Butterfinger candy pieces, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough for delightful crunchy pockets.
Scoop and Bake: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop heaping tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking tray, spacing them to allow slight spreading. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden while centers remain soft.
Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the tray for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. This helps set the perfect thick and chewy texture.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for smooth and even combining.
Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
Chop Butterfinger candy to your preferred size for crunchy bites without overpowering.
Bake just until edges turn golden to avoid dry cookies.
Adjust natural brown sugar amount to customize sweetness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: peanut butter cookies, chewy cookies, Butterfinger cookies, plant-based cookies, vegan cookies, crunchy cookies