Creating Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies is easy when you follow these straightforward steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cookie removal.
2. Mix Peanut Butter and Sugar: In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter and granulated sugar. Beat until it’s creamy and well-mixed.
3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Crack the egg into the mixture and pour in the vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
4. Incorporate Baking Soda: Sprinkle the baking soda into the mixture and stir until it’s well blended.
5. Add Butterfinger Pieces: Gently fold in the chopped Butterfinger pieces, and chocolate chips if you’re using them, keeping some for topping later if desired.
6. Scoop Dough: Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded portions of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look a bit soft, but they will firm up as they cool.
8. Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool for about 5 minutes on the sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Optional Topping: While the cookies are still warm, you can sprinkle a few extra chopped Butterfinger pieces on top for added decoration.

By following these steps, you’ll have a delicious batch of Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies in no time!