Description
Irresistibly crispy delights filled with Butterfinger and caramel, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed Butterfinger candy bars
- 1/2 cup caramel bits or homemade caramel
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl, then gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the crushed Butterfinger bars and caramel bits.
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center looks slightly soft.
- Allow to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute unsalted butter with vegan butter. Experiment with different candy bars for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, Butterfinger, caramel, baking, family recipe