Oatmeal Butterfinger Cookie Sandwiches
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COOKIES
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup butter softened
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups large rolled oats
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 regular size Butterfinger candy bars chopped
Caramel
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Mix in eggs and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, use a whisk to combine toasted oats, flour, baking soda and salt.
Add oat mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined. Added about 3/4 of the chopped Butterfinger bars. (the remainder will be used to garnish)
Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough onto a parchment lined cookie sheet and flatten them using the back of a spoon. They don’t spread out much, so be sure to flatten them.
Place on a cookie sheet, and bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes, until golden and fragrant. Remove and let cookies cool on the sheet for about 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, they will crisp up as they cool.
While cookies are cooling, prepare icing filling, if you are making sandwich cookies.
ICING FILLING (optional)
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
pinch of table salt
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
2 teaspoons cold water, or enough to make the filling cohesive
INSTRUCTIONS:
Beat together the sugar, shortening, salt, and vanilla. The mixture will seem very dry at first, but will eventually begin to clump together.
Add the water, beating until smooth and spreadable. The filling should be stiff, but not so stiff that you can't flatten it when you sandwich it between your cookies.
COMPLETING SANDWICH COOKIES
Add icing to the back of one cookie. Take another cookie and place on top of the iced cookie. Drizzle caramel on sandwich, then add chopped Butterfinger bars to complete the sandwich.
If not using the icing, drizzle caramel, then add chopped Butterfinger bars on the tops of the single cookies.
Oatmeal Butterfinger cookie sandwiches uniquely combine the wholesome texture of rolled oats with the crunchy, peanut-buttery taste of Butterfinger candy bars, creating a delightful mix of flavors and textures. Incorporating caramel drizzle adds a rich, gooey sweetness that enhances the overall indulgence of the cookies. Toasting the oats before mixing them into the dough not only intensifies their natural nutty flavor but also improves the cookie’s crunchiness, a key factor in achieving the satisfying bite that cookie lovers seek. The optional icing filling, made from confectioners' sugar and vegetable shortening with pure vanilla, adds a creamy contrast that balances the caramel and candy crunch perfectly when assembled as sandwiches. This filling's smooth texture is achieved by carefully adjusting cold water, ensuring it's not too stiff to spread nor too runny to hold shape. The baking technique recommends baking the cookies at 375°F for 8-10 minutes to achieve a golden color and fragrant aroma, signaling the perfect doneness. Butterfinger candy bars used in the recipe contain crisp peanut butter cores coated in chocolate, offering a delightful crunch inside the soft oatmeal cookie. The candy's artificial flavorings and colors are traditionally added to create the iconic Butterfinger taste and appearance, which is a nostalgic indulgence for many. For those wanting to enhance the recipes further, slight variations like adding a pinch of cinnamon or using gluten-free oats can cater to dietary preferences, making these cookie sandwiches versatile. Beyond the delicious flavor profile, these cookies are great for sharing and easy to customize. You can skip the icing and just apply the caramel and Butterfinger garnishes on top for a faster treat. Overall, these oatmeal Butterfinger cookie sandwiches stand out for their perfect harmony of crunchy, creamy, and sweet elements, making them a top choice for anyone looking to bake a creative and tasty dessert at home.
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