5 from 14 votes
Butterfinger Fudge Cookie Bars
Butterfinger Fudge Cookie Bars combine a soft peanut butter cookie base with a rich chocolate fudge topping scattered with crushed Butterfinger candy pieces. Baking the sticky peanut butter dough forms a chewy crust, while the warm fudge poured over creates a creamy layer. The added crunchy Butterfinger topping provides texture and a contrasting peanut butter and chocolate flavor, resulting in a decadent, layered dessert.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Rest Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 33 mins
Servings:
48
bars
Calories:
151 kcal
Course:
Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Cookie Bar:
- ¾ cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1 ¼ cups light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup peanut butter creamy
- 1 egg large
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
For the Topping:
- 12 ounce milk chocolate morsels
- 14 ounce sweetened condensed milk can
- 2 bags Butterfinger candy 8 ounce each, crushed bites
Instructions
- For the cookie bars, beat butter and brown sugar in mixing bowl until combined. Add peanut butter. Beat in egg and milk. Beat in the flour, salt and baking soda. Press dough into a 15x10x1 baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Dough will be sticky, I dipped my fingers in flour before pressing. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 15-18 minutes. Remove from oven.
- On stovetop in small saucepan, heat sweetened condensed milk until warm. Whisk in the milk chocolate and continue stirring until smooth.
- Pour fudge over cookie bars. Top with crushed Butterfingers, pressing them into the fudge lightly. Allow to cool completely and cut into small bars.
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Notes
- Use refrigerated peanut butter cookie dough for a faster preparation if desired.
- Make the fudge topping while the cookie base is baking to streamline the process.
- Press the crushed Butterfingers into the warm fudge before it sets to ensure they stick well.
- Allow the bars to cool fully before cutting, as they firm up as they set but are soft initially.
- The bars can be frozen in an airtight container for up to two months; thaw at room temperature overnight before serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
151kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
75mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 48 bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 75mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.