Kathy's Peanut Butterfinger Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 (2.1 ounce) bars Butterfinger candy bars, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter and sugars until smooth.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the oats, baking soda, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.
5. Fold in the chopped Butterfingers.
6. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Oatmeal is a great source of dietary fiber.
• Adding peanut butter to your cookie recipe adds protein and healthy fats.
• Butterfinger candy bars are named after the original creator who wanted the candy to be “finger-like”.
• The first Butterfinger candy bar was created in 1923.