Description
Irresistible butterfinger caramel crunch cookies blend sweet caramel with crunchy candy bar pieces for an indulgent dessert experience. Chocolate lovers will savor each rich, chewy bite packed with nostalgic flavor and delightful texture.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups chopped Butterfinger bars (about 6 bars)
Sweet Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Flavor and Leavening Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie baking surface.
- Using an electric mixer, blend softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the sugar mixture, then add vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Separately combine flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually integrate these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just incorporated without overmixing.
- Carefully introduce chopped Butterfinger pieces into the cookie dough, gently swirling caramel sauce throughout to create delectable pockets of flavor.
- Portion generous dollops of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges that indicate perfect doneness and crisp exterior.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set, then transfer to wire cooling racks to complete the cooling process.
Notes
- Prevent over-mixing by stopping when ingredients are just combined to maintain a tender, soft cookie texture.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to control cookie spread and enhance flavor development.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, ensuring similar texture and performance.
- Create dairy-free alternative by using plant-based butter and checking caramel sauce ingredients for potential dairy components.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg