Description
These Butterfinger Caramel Crunch Bars combine a crunchy graham cracker crust with gooey caramel, melted Butterfinger candy, chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips for a rich and indulgent layered dessert bar that’s easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers (about 10 full sheets)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Filling and Topping
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup caramel bits or soft caramels, melted with 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup chopped Butterfinger candy bars
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or foil and lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir well until the mixture is evenly combined. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a solid crust.
- Add the caramel and candy layers: Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the graham cracker crust. Then, drizzle the melted caramel over the top evenly. Sprinkle the chopped Butterfinger candy bars, semi-sweet chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and chopped peanuts (if using) evenly over the caramel layer to create a richly layered topping.
- Bake the bars: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the mixture looks bubbly. This ensures the bars are cooked through and the flavors meld together well.
- Cool and chill: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate the bars for at least 1 hour to set them properly for clean slicing.
- Slice and serve: After chilling, use a sharp knife coated with cooking spray for easier slicing into 16 squares. Serve chilled and enjoy your delicious Butterfinger Caramel Crunch Bars.
Notes
- Store bars in the refrigerator for up to 5 days for best freshness.
- Use a sharp knife coated with cooking spray to make slicing easier and cleaner.
- You can substitute peanut butter chips for butterscotch chips or omit the peanuts entirely if preferred.
