Homemade Butterfinger Candy Bars

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add the peanut butter, maple syrup, molasses (if using), vanilla extract, and salt to a small saucepan.
  2. 2Add the peanut butter, maple syrup, molasses (if using), vanilla extract, and salt to a small saucepan.
  3. 3Add the peanut butter, maple syrup, molasses (if using), vanilla extract, and salt to a small saucepan.
  4. 4Mix well then heat over medium-low heat until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
  5. 5Mix well then heat over medium-low heat until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
  6. 6Mix well then heat over medium-low heat until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
  7. 7Remove from the heat.
  8. 8Remove from the heat.
  9. 9Remove from the heat.
  10. 10Crush the corn flakes then stir them into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined.
  11. 11Crush the corn flakes then stir them into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined.
  12. 12Crush the corn flakes then stir them into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined.
  13. 13Line an 8x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  14. 14Line an 8x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  15. 15Line an 8x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  16. 16Press the mixture evenly into the pan, smoothing the top with a separate piece of parchment paper.
  17. 17Press the mixture evenly into the pan, smoothing the top with a separate piece of parchment paper.
  18. 18Press the mixture evenly into the pan, smoothing the top with a separate piece of parchment paper.
  19. 19Freeze for several hours, or until firm.
  20. 20Freeze for several hours, or until firm.
  21. 21Freeze for several hours, or until firm.
  22. 22Once the peanut butter mixture is frozen, melt the chocolate using a double boiler on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  23. 23Once the peanut butter mixture is frozen, melt the chocolate using a double boiler on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  24. 24Once the peanut butter mixture is frozen, melt the chocolate using a double boiler on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  25. 25Remove the loaf pan from the freezer and slice the peanut butter layer into bars.
  26. 26Remove the loaf pan from the freezer and slice the peanut butter layer into bars.
  27. 27Remove the loaf pan from the freezer and slice the peanut butter layer into bars.
  28. 28Coat each bar in melted chocolate then sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired.
  29. 29Coat each bar in melted chocolate then sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired.
  30. 30Coat each bar in melted chocolate then sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired.
  31. 31Place the bars in the refrigerator until the chocolate is set then dig in and enjoy!
  32. 32Place the bars in the refrigerator until the chocolate is set then dig in and enjoy!
  33. 33Place the bars in the refrigerator until the chocolate is set then dig in and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup natural peanut butter
  • 0.5 cup natural peanut butter
  • 0.5 cup natural peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp molasses
  • 1 tbsp molasses
  • 1 tbsp molasses
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 cup gluten-free corn flakes
  • 1 cup gluten-free corn flakes
  • 1 cup gluten-free corn flakes
  • 6 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate
  • 6 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate
  • 6 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate
  • 2 tsp coconut oil
  • 2 tsp coconut oil
  • 2 tsp coconut oil
  • flaky sea salt
  • flaky sea salt
  • flaky sea salt

Equipment

potloaf pantraysmall saucepanparchment paperdouble boiler

Tips

  • You can also warm the mixture in the microwave if preferred.
  • Add 2–3 teaspoons of coconut oil to the chocolate before melting to help it melt smoothly and thin it out.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for several months.
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