Description
Irresistible Butterfinger Caramel Crunch Bars combine chocolate, caramel, and crushed candy for an indulgent dessert experience. Sweet layers meld together, creating a rich treat that will satisfy intense cravings and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 bag (10 oz) Butterfinger bites, coarsely chopped
- 6 sheets graham crackers
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Caramel Components:
- 1 bag (11 ounces) caramel bits or unwrapped caramels
- 2 tablespoons milk
Chocolate Topping:
- 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, for drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×9-inch baking pan by lining it with aluminum foil, creating side overhangs for easy extraction. Lightly spray the foil with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Create a uniform base layer by arranging graham crackers across the entire pan bottom, carefully cutting pieces to ensure complete coverage.
- Generously distribute mini marshmallows evenly over the graham cracker foundation, creating a soft, puffy layer.
- Combine caramel bits and milk in a microwave-safe bowl, heating for 1 minute. Stir thoroughly, then continue microwaving in 30-second intervals until completely smooth and liquid.
- Carefully pour the molten caramel over the marshmallow layer, using a spatula to achieve consistent distribution. The caramel’s warmth will gently melt the marshmallows, creating a cohesive interconnected layer.
- Scatter chopped Butterfinger pieces across the caramel surface, gently pressing them into the sticky mixture to ensure they adhere securely.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until perfectly smooth and glossy. Drizzle the chocolate elegantly over the Butterfinger layer.
- Chill the pan in the refrigerator for approximately 1 hour, allowing all layers to solidify and bond together.
- Remove the dessert from the refrigerator, lift out using foil edges, peel away the foil, and slice into neat, uniform bars.
Notes
- Toast graham crackers briefly before layering to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra crunch to the base.
- Allow caramel to cool slightly before pouring to prevent complete marshmallow melting, maintaining textural integrity.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother melting and more even distribution of caramel and chocolate.
- For gluten-free version, substitute graham crackers with gluten-free cookie base or crushed gluten-free pretzels for similar texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg