Butterfinger Caramel Crunch Bars Recipe
Indulge in these irresistible Butterfinger Caramel Crunch Bars, a delightful layered dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, luscious caramel, sweetened condensed milk, and a generous topping of crushed Butterfinger candy bars, chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips. Perfectly baked to a golden finish and sprinkled with sea salt for the ultimate sweet and salty experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 sleeve graham crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Filling & Toppings
- 1 cup caramel sauce, divided
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups crushed Butterfinger candy bars
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease removal.
- Make crust: In a bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, melted unsalted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix thoroughly until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a compact crust layer.
- Add caramel layer: Drizzle half of the caramel sauce evenly over the graham cracker crust, spreading gently to cover the surface.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk: Evenly pour the entire can of sweetened condensed milk over the caramel layer, distributing it carefully to cover as much area as possible.
- Apply Butterfinger topping: Sprinkle the crushed Butterfinger candy bars evenly over the sweetened condensed milk layer to add crunchy, chocolatey texture and flavor.
- Add chocolate and butterscotch chips: Scatter the semi-sweet chocolate chips and butterscotch chips over the Butterfinger layer to create a colorful and rich topping.
- Drizzle remaining caramel: Pour the remaining caramel sauce over the entire layered surface, enhancing sweetness and gooey texture.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the top is golden, bubbly, and set.
- Cool and finish: Remove from oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, sprinkle the sea salt over the top to provide a pleasant contrast to the sweetness. Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
- For easier cutting, refrigerate the bars for at least 1 hour after cooling to help them set.
- Use high-quality caramel sauce for the best flavor and texture.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Crushing the Butterfinger bars into small, even pieces helps ensure a balanced texture.
- If you prefer a nut-free version, confirm that the candy bars used do not contain nuts or cross-contamination warnings.
Keywords: Butterfinger bars, caramel bars, butterfinger caramel crunch, layered dessert, graham cracker crust dessert
