Description
Butterfinger caramel crunch cookies deliver a sweet symphony of chocolate, caramel, and crunchy candy bar pieces that dance across your palate. Sweet and salty notes blend perfectly, creating an irresistible treat you cannot resist savoring to the last delightful crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients (Dry):
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup crushed butterfinger candy bars
- 1 cup caramel bits
- 0.5 cup chopped peanuts
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
Primary Ingredients (Wet):
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt flakes
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Create a luxurious base by whipping softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture transforms into a light, airy texture, approximately 2-3 minutes of vigorous mixing.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough integration after each addition, then infuse the mixture with vanilla extract for depth of flavor.
- Craft the dry foundation by whisking flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate vessel, then gradually merge with the wet ingredients, mixing delicately to maintain a tender crumb.
- Introduce textural complexity by gently folding crushed Butterfinger pieces, caramel bits, and chopped peanuts throughout the dough, distributing ingredients evenly for maximum flavor impact.
- Portion the dough onto the prepared sheet, strategically spacing each cookie to allow room for spreading during the baking process.
- Enhance the cookies with a delicate sprinkle of sea salt flakes, then bake for 10-12 minutes until edges achieve a golden-brown hue while maintaining a soft, chewy center.
- Allow cookies to rest momentarily on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, enabling the texture to set perfectly.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and enhance flavor depth.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent cookie texture.
- Crush Butterfinger bars coarsely to maintain crunchy candy pieces throughout the cookies.
- Swap peanuts with almonds or skip nuts entirely for nut-free dietary needs.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- For gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Slightly underbake cookies for a softer, chewier center that melts in your mouth.
- Experiment with different candy bar variations like Snickers or Crunch for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 203
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 89 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg