Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Butterfinger Bars

Name: Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Butterfinger Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 8-by-8-inch pan, 9 to 12 generous squares
Ingredients: 1 heaping cup creamy peanut butter; ½ cup light corn syrup; ½ cup granulated sugar; ¼ cup light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder; 3 cups Rice Krispies; about 1 cup crushed or diced Butterfinger; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; ¼ cup creamy peanut butter; ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
1 8-by-8-inch pan, 9 to 12 generous squares
Calories
340 kcal
Course
Baked Goods

Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Butterfinger Bars

Jade Rice

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A soft, very chewy, rich, dense, chocolate-peanut butter base is topped with a chocolate-peanut butter coating. Then, crushed Butterfinger candy is sprinkled on, before a final drizzle of more chocolate is added. Despite tasting extra buttery and decadent, there’s no butter used. According to Nestle, Butterfingers are gluten-free. If you swap out Butterfingers for Peanut Butter cups, the bars are vegan and gluten-free (since Butterfingers are the only thing that’s not vegan in the recipe). If you need a fast and easy dessert that’s sure to be a huge hit, I highly recommend these. They keep extremely well and can be made in advance, and are one my favorite cereal bars of all time. They’re a great way to clear out and repurpose leftover Halloween candy – or Easter, birthday, holiday candy.

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Ingredients

Servings

Base

1 heaping cup creamy peanut butter use Jif, Skippy, or similar; do not use natural or homemade peanut butter
½ cup light corn syrup light-colored, not lite
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup light brown sugar packed
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder Dutch-process may be substituted
3 cups Rice Krispies

Topping

about 1 cup crushed or diced Butterfinger
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
¼ cup creamy peanut butter use Jif, Skippy, or similar; do not use natural or homemade peanut butter
¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips for drizzling

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Instructions

Base – Line an 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil leaving overhang, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter, corn syrup, sugars, and heat on high power for 1 minute to melt.
Stop to stir. Mixture will be on the granular side, this is okay.
Return bowl to microwave and heat for 1 more minute on high power.
Stir in the vanilla.
Stir in the cocoa powder
Stir in the cereal.
Turn mixture out into prepared pan, packing it down firmly with a spatula and smoothing the top; set pan aside.
Topping – Crush or dice the Butterfingers. I squeeze them in my palm before unwrapping them. They crush very easily so don’t squeeze too hard or you’ll have orange dust; set candy aside.
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup chocolate chips, peanut butter, and heat on high power for 1 minute to melt.
Stop to stir. Chips may not be completely melted. Return bowl to microwave and heat in 15-second bursts until mixture can be stirred smooth; 15 seconds is likely all they’ll need.
Pour chocolate mixture over base, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula.
Working somewhat quickly so that chocolate doesn’t begin to set up, evenly sprinkle Butterfingers over the chocolate. I prefer a fairly densely covered surface; add candy according to preference. Set pan aside.
In a medium microwave-safe bowl (same one just used to melt the chocolate and peanut butter is fine; don’t need to wash it), place 1/4 cup chocolate chips and heat on high power for 1 minute to melt. Stop to stir. Chips may not be completely melted. Return bowl to microwave and heat in 15-second bursts until chocolate can be stirred smooth, 15 seconds is likely all they’ll need.
Using a spoon, evenly drizzle chocolate over the top of bars.
Cover pan with a sheet of foil (to prevent fridge smells), and place pan in fridge to set up for at least 3 hours, or overnight, or until layers are completely set before lifting bars out with foil overhang, slicing, and serving. Before slicing, allowing bars to come to room temp for 15 minutes will make slicing much easier. Bars will keep airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Adapted from Chocolate Peanut Butter Kit Kat Crunch Bars, which were adapted from Chewy Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cereal Bars

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Serving 1 Calories 340kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Sodium 140mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 35g (70%)