Description
Soft, chewy, and packed with crushed Butterfingers and gooey caramel, these Butterfinger Caramel Crunch Cookies are pure candy-bar magic. Each bite has crispy edges, a buttery center, and just the right touch of caramel sweetness. Perfect for bake sales, holidays, or a cozy night in with milk!
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 small box instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup crushed Butterfinger candy bars (about 5 fun-size bars)
1/2 cup soft caramels, chopped
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and instant pudding mix.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in crushed Butterfingers, chopped caramels, and chocolate chips.
7. Use a medium cookie scoop to drop dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers look slightly underbaked.
9. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
✨ Tip: For extra gooey centers, press a small piece of caramel into the middle of each dough ball before baking.
🥶 To freeze: Scoop dough onto a baking sheet, freeze until solid, then store in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Bake straight from frozen—just add 1–2 extra minutes.
🍬 Try different candy bars like Reese’s or Heath for fun variations!
💛 Sprinkle warm cookies with flaky sea salt for that bakery-style finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 40