Description
Sinful butterfinger caramel crunch cookies combine chocolate chips, caramel, and crushed candy bars for an indulgent dessert. Chocolate lovers will savor each rich, sweet bite of this irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup crushed Butterfinger candy bars (about 4 mini bars or 2 regular-sized bars)
- ½ cup caramel bits (or chopped soft caramels)
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie baking surface.
- Creaming Stage: Blend softened butter with granulated and brown sugars using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale, creating a smooth foundational base.
- Wet Ingredient Integration: Methodically add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract, ensuring complete incorporation and uniform consistency throughout the mixture.
- Dry Ingredient Combination: Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, then gently fold into the wet ingredients, minimizing mixing to preserve dough structure.
- Mix-in Technique: Tenderly fold crushed Butterfinger pieces, caramel bits, and chocolate chips into the dough, distributing ingredients evenly for balanced flavor in each bite.
- Portioning and Placement: Scoop dough using a tablespoon, roll into uniform balls, and arrange on prepared baking sheets with sufficient spacing to allow spreading.
- Baking Process: Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookie edges turn golden-brown and centers remain slightly soft, guaranteeing a delectable chewy texture.
- Cooling Method: Rest cookies on baking sheets for five minutes to set initially, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture development.
- Serving and Storage: Enjoy cookies at room temperature or slightly warm, and preserve remaining treats in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to five days.
Notes
- Prevent Dough Overworking: Mix dry ingredients gently into wet mixture to maintain cookie tenderness and avoid developing excess gluten that could create tough cookies.
- Achieve Perfect Texture: Remove cookies from oven when edges are golden but centers appear slightly underbaked, as they’ll continue setting during cooling process, ensuring soft, chewy results.
- Manage Caramel Distribution: Chop caramel bits and Butterfinger pieces uniformly to prevent clumping and ensure even flavor throughout each cookie bite.
- Enhance Storage Longevity: Store cookies in airtight container with parchment paper between layers to preserve moisture and prevent sticking, maintaining freshness up to five days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg