Butterfinger Cookies Recipe
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Butterfinger Cookies

By: Carol Kitchens 
"Carol Kitchens of Ridgeland, Mississippi cautions, 'These great cookies don't last long - make a double batch!'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (68)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 1/4 cups chunky peanut butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 5 Butterfinger candy bars (2.1 ounces each), chopped

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add egg whites; beat well. Blend in peanut butter and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in candy bars. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls and place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2007 by Lindsay   view full review
These are very good and a great alternative when you're tired of making the ol' standby...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2012 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I used one whole egg instead of two whites, it was just easier. These are luscious little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2007 by SuzieQ   view full review
Used Halloween candy miniatures--three miniature bars to equal one regular bar. I thought...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2009 by Joannealexis1250   view full review
These are amazing!! Use only one egg. Dont be wasteful. They taste great. And I used a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2008 by Mrs. P   view full review
Great Cookie idea! I used 5th Avenue bars added an extra 1/4 t of baking soda, refrigerated...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2007 by FlohaminNC   view full review
These cookies are my husband's new favorites. Made them for a cookie xchg and won 2nd place. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by ALFANN02   view full review
SoOoOO GOOD! It was hard just eating one! Made as written and it was fabulous. I added extra...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2007 by christinealling   view full review
I made these and had no problems. I got a lot of compliments on them. I also found this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2010 by KHARAQ   view full review
Turned out great! I used 1 c creamy peanut butter (all I had left) and 16 fun sized...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2007 by ButterCup   view full review
Made this recipe over a dozen times and NEVER had any problems at all...except that they...

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