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Butterfinger Cookie Bars Recipe

Butterfinger Cookie Bars Recipe


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  • Total Time: 25-27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 1x

Description

Butterfinger Bliss Cookies blend crumbly candy bars with classic chocolate chip cookie magic, creating a sweet treat that makes taste buds dance with pure delight. Crushed candy pieces tucked into rich dough guarantee a crunchy, chocolate-packed bite that brings pure happiness to your dessert plate.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 ¼ cups crushed Butterfinger candy bars
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

Sweet Ingredients:

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Leavening and Seasoning:

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Warm your oven to precisely 350°F (175°C) and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring complete surface coverage.
  2. Grab a medium bowl and whisk 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt until thoroughly combined.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream ½ cup softened unsalted butter with ½ cup granulated sugar and ½ cup packed brown sugar until the mixture looks light and fluffy.
  4. Crack 1 large egg into the butter mixture and pour in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, beating until the ingredients are perfectly blended.
  5. Slowly incorporate the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined – don’t overmix your dough.
  6. Crush 1 ¼ cups Butterfinger candy bars into small pieces, then carefully fold them into the cookie dough.
  7. Using a tablespoon, drop rounded dough balls onto your prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie 2 inches apart.
  8. Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 10-12 minutes, watching for lightly golden edges.
  9. Remove the cookies and let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set their structure.
  10. Transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to reach room temperature completely before serving.

Notes

  • Crush Butterfinger bars into small, uneven pieces for maximum flavor distribution and texture variation in every cookie bite.
  • Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and help maintain the cookies’ shape.
  • For a gluten-free version, swap the all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free baking blend that includes xanthan gum.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert Bars
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 24
  • Calories: 183 kcal
  • Sugar: 13 g
  • Sodium: 81 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 23 g
  • Fiber: 0.6 g
  • Protein: 2.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 22 mg