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August 18, 2022 Leave a Comment

Butterfinger Blondies

stack of three butterfinger blondies, cookie bars with butterfinger pieces baked right in

 A chewy and delicious cookie bar generously sprinkled throughout with Butterfinger pieces. These simple Butterfinger Blondies are what lunch-box-treat dreams are made of and just in time for back to school! I love a good bar cookie recipe. If you do, too, check out these Snickerdoodle Bars. They’re another one of my favorites!

I mean, what’s not to love about a cookie bar? From the perspective of the one doing the baking, they are way less time-consuming than baking cookies. Granted, there are usually fewer servings than if you made cookies. However, for some of us–the ones with no self-control–that is also a bonus. 🙂

pan of butterfinger blondies. Cookie bars that are simple to make and have butterfinger pieces baked right inWhen I saw the bag of Butterfinger pieces at the grocery store, I couldn’t just walk by. We’ve been living in Germany for three years, and even though we have plenty of American things available to us at the commissary, we rarely get baking things outside of the normal realm. Mini M&Ms baking bits, Kraft Caramel bits, and Butterfinger pieces are things we just don’t see over here. I loved checking out what was new in the baking aisle while we were in Utah. I was especially excited about the Butterfinger pieces because I’ve been dreaming of making these bars for along time.

I can’t wait for you to make these! Don’t forget to come back and tell me how you liked them. 

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Butterfinger Blondies, delicious cookie bars with pieces of butterfinger candy bars baked instep-by-step pictures for how to make Butterfinger Blondies

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Frequently Asked Questions about how to make Butterfinger Blondies

Can I make cookies out of this Bar recipe?

Technically, you can. Just use a cookie scoop and place them two inches apart on a prepared cookie sheet. Bake them for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees.

Is it okay to substitute Margarine or Shortening in place of the butter?

Yes, you can use either of those as a substitute for the butter. The flavor will be slightly different and not as buttery.

how many bars will I get with one batch of these Butterfinger Blondies?

This depends on how small or large you cut them, but you can typically get 18-24 bars. 

a pan of delicious cut butterfinger blondie cookie barsIf I can’t find the bag of butterfinger pieces, how many butterfingers will I need to crush to get the same amount of BUTTERFINGER PIECES?

You will need to crush 4 regular-sized Butterfingers, 2 king-size, or 8-10 fun-size bars.

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Butterfinger Blondies
 
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Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
20 mins
Total time
35 mins
 
A chewy and delicious cookie bar generously sprinkled throughout with Butterfinger pieces. A perfect lunch box treat.
Author: Slightly adapted from Sugar Spun Run
Recipe type: Dessert/Cookie
Serves: 18-24
Ingredients
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, very firmly packed
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ⅛ tsp (or large pinch) baking soda
  • 1 (8 ounce) bag of Butterfinger Baking Bits
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, cream together the softened butter, packed brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Cream for 1 minute.
  3. Next, mix in the eggs and vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl combine the all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Once combined, gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture. Mix well.
  5. Next, add the Butterfinger pieces and mix until thoroughly distributed.
  6. Press cookie dough into the prepared 9x13 pan.
  7. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-25 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool before cutting.
  9. Enjoy!
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