Butterfinger Caramel Crunch Cookies Recipe
Indulge in these soft and chewy Butterfinger Caramel Crunch Cookies, a delightful fusion of buttery cookie dough, gooey caramel bits, crushed candy bars, and crispy pecans. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are a quick and scrumptious treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Mix-ins:
- 1 cup caramel bits
- 1 cup crushed Butterfinger candy bars
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in Mix-ins: Gently fold in the caramel bits, crushed Butterfinger pieces, and chopped pecans if using.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use cold caramel bits for a chewier texture.
- Crush Butterfingers in a sealed bag for easy cleanup.
- Freeze extra cookie dough balls for convenient ready-to-bake cookies.
- Omit pecans for a nut-free alternative without compromising on flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
