Description
Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies combine the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter with the satisfying crunch of candy pieces. Made using plant-based butter and natural ingredients, these cookies offer a perfect balance of chewy texture and delightful bursts of sweetness. Ideal for peanut butter lovers and candy enthusiasts, this recipe is easy to follow and customizable to fit various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Sweeteners
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or oat flour for variation)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Add-ins
- 1 cup crunchy candy pieces (broken candy bar bits)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat together the plant-based butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This base creates the chewy texture in the cookies.
- Add Peanut Butter and Wet Ingredients: Mix in peanut butter, vanilla extract (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and apple cider vinegar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and natural gelling agent. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently but thoroughly to form a thick, consistent dough.
- Fold in Candy Pieces: Gently fold in the crunchy candy pieces, distributing them evenly without breaking them down completely.
- Scoop and Bake: Spoon generous balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them well apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are set and the centers remain soft but cooked through.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to firm up, locking in that ideal chewy texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better blending and texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies; stir until just combined.
- Measure flour carefully by spooning and leveling to prevent dry cookies.
- Chop candy pieces unevenly for a rustic texture in each bite.
- Remove cookies from the oven when edges are set but centers still look soft; they continue cooking slightly after removal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, chewy cookies, candy cookies, plant-based cookies, Butterfinger cookies
