# Homemade Butterfinger Candy Bars

These homemade Butterfinger candy bars are gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and so easy to make, not to mention so delicious!

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Add the peanut butter, maple syrup, molasses (if using), vanilla extract, and salt to a small saucepan.
2. Mix well then heat over medium-low heat until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
3. Remove from the heat.
4. Crush the corn flakes then stir them into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined.
5. Line an 8x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
6. Press the mixture evenly into the pan, smoothing the top with a separate piece of parchment paper.
7. Freeze for several hours, or until firm.
8. Once 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.
9. Remove the loaf pan from the freezer and slice the peanut butter layer into bars.
10. Coat each bar in melted chocolate then sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired.
11. Place the bars in the refrigerator until the chocolate is set then dig in and enjoy!

## Equipment

- pot
- loaf pan
- tray
- small saucepan
- parchment paper
- double 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1204969931699493/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/6d419b15-8222-48fb-86da-bb27df69bf95
- Extracted: 2026-06-28

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