Caramel Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (Avery’s Winning Food Wars Recipe)
Soft and chewy caramel peanut butter cookies filled with chocolate chips, Rolos, and Butterfinger candies — the ultimate sweet treat that won Avery the title in Food Wars.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl large
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg cold
- ½ teaspoon caramel extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup Rolos or other chocolate covered caramels chopped
- ½ cup Butterfinger candies chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, caramel extract, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add dry mix into wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips, chopped Rolos, and Butterfinger candies.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set.
- Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days at room temp. Freeze for longer storage. Microwave briefly to revive gooey texture.