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Small Batch Butterfinger Cookies

Modified: Dec 16, 2024 · Published: Apr 29, 2019 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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This recipe was inspired by the new "improved recipe" Butterfinger bar that had been sitting on my counter since January.  I picked it up at the grocery store thinking it would be fun to try, but never got around to it.  As it happened, today I found an old recipe in my archives for Butterfinger Cookies and decided to put the improved recipe Butterfinger into Small Batch Butterfinger Cookies.

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Butterfinger Cookies

Small Batch Butterfinger

This is a small batch recipe that calls for 1 (2 oz) Butterfinger.  The cookies are thick with a very light peanut butter flavor and a hint of butter flavoring.  For the chips I used a hodgepodge of semisweet chocolate chips, peanut butter chips and M&Ms.  I like these because they are thick and full of candy.  The Butterfinger adds flakiness, but not much flavor.  Speaking of which, I didn't feel like the new Butterfinger flavor was as strong as the old flavor.  I only took a few small tastes, but I guess I'd have to try the new and old side-by-side to really note an improvement. Everyone else seems to love the new recipe so I guess it's better.  Only Bart Simpson can say for sure.

Butterfinger Cookies

No Mixer Required

One last note.  These are stirred together in a bowl and don't require an electric mixer.  For the butter, you want it to be very soft but not melted -- that is, just soft enough to where you can mash it with a scraper or spoon.  In my opinion, the best way to soften butter is to use one of the low settings on the microwave (like 2 or 3 depending on your microwave) and heat in 30 second increments. If you don't have a microwave you can let it sit out, but a microwave is great for softening butter if you use the low settings.

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Recipe

Butterfinger Cookies

Small Batch Butterfinger Cookies

Anna
Thick and chewy Butterfinger flavored cookies/
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Cookies

Ingredients
 

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter very soft but not melted (57 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter (16 grams)
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar (50 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25 grams)
  • 1 large egg yolk (17 grams)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ teaspoon butter extract you can leave it out if you have to
  • ½ teaspoon water
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup all purpose flour (100 grams)
  • ½ cup assorted chocolate chips can also use peanut butter chips & M&Ms
  • 2 oz Butterfinger bar, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • With a large spoon or a heavy duty silicone scraper, beat softened butter, peanut butter, sugars, egg yolk, vanilla, butter flavoring and water. Add salt and baking soda and stir until blended, then stir in the 100 grams of flour.
  • Add chips and Butterfinger Chunks.
  • Form into 6 equal size balls (they should be around 2 ½ oz each) and arrange on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until they are nicely browned and appear set. Allow them to cool on the tray for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Keyword Butterfinger
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  1. Sue says

    May 05, 2019 at 6:06 pm

    Stars....... not starts.

  2. Sue says

    May 05, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    I made these today and they turned out really well! Five stars!!!
    I used a combo of chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips in addition to the Butterfingers.

  3. Anna says

    May 05, 2019 at 8:31 am

    Hooray! Thanks for trying them, Kathie.

  4. Kathie says

    May 05, 2019 at 7:17 am

    These turned out great! A huge hit with my butterfinger fans!

  5. Chris says

    April 29, 2019 at 7:18 pm

    The new recipe butterfingers are absolute CRAP. No way will I EVER consider making these.

  6. Sue says

    April 29, 2019 at 11:36 am

    I didn’t even know there was a new improved Butterfinger. My son loved the old recipe and I’m sure he’d love these cookies.

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