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Butterfinger Chunkies

Contributed By: Jeannette Johnson of Isanti, MN Yield two dozen

Ingredients:

1/2 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. sugar
2/3 c. brown sugar, packed
2 egg whites
1 1/4 c. crunchy peanut butter
1 1/2 c. vanilla
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
5 (2.1 oz.) Butterfinger® candy bars

Preparation Instructions:

Cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy. Add the egg whites and beat well. Beat in the peanut butter and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the chopped candy bars. Shape dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cookies cool on wire rack.