Description
Butterfinger caramel crunch bars combine irresistible layers of chocolate, caramel, and crushed candy bars for an indulgent dessert experience. Sweet-salty notes and rich textures make these bars a perfect treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
Candy and Chocolate:
- 1/2 cup crushed Butterfinger candy bars
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Base Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring edges are covered for easy removal.
- Combine melted butter with finely ground graham cracker crumbs, mixing until the texture resembles wet sand.
- Firmly press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, creating an even, compact base layer.
- Gently pour sweetened condensed milk across the entire graham cracker crust, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Drizzle rich caramel sauce in a zigzag pattern over the condensed milk layer, creating an appealing visual design.
- Generously scatter crushed Butterfinger pieces and chocolate chips across the surface, distributing them evenly for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 22-25 minutes, watching for a golden-brown appearance and slightly bubbling edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 1-2 hours, which helps them set and become easier to cut.
- Once cooled, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and slice into square or rectangular portions using a sharp knife.
Notes
- Crush Butterfinger bars finely to ensure even distribution and maximum candy crunch throughout the dessert.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham crackers with gluten-free cookie crumbs or almond flour to maintain the base’s texture and flavor.
- Use room temperature sweetened condensed milk for smoother, more consistent coverage across the graham cracker crust.
- Chill bars completely before cutting to achieve clean, precise edges and help layers set properly, enhancing overall presentation and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg