Description
These Homemade Butterfinger Bars are a delightful no-bake treat combining the crunch of cornflakes with creamy peanut butter and a rich chocolate coating. Naturally sweetened with agave or honey, they offer a perfect balance of textures and flavors, ideal for satisfying sweet cravings in a healthier way.
Ingredients
Base Mixture
- 3 cups crushed cornflakes
- 1 1/2 cup natural (unsweetened) crunchy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup agave, maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar, coconut sugar, or sugar alternative
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Coating
- 12 oz dark or semisweet chocolate
- 2-3 teaspoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, agave (or maple syrup/honey), vanilla extract, sugar, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Combine with Cornflakes: Add the crushed cornflakes to the peanut butter mixture and stir thoroughly until all cornflakes are evenly coated and the mixture becomes sticky.
- Set the Base: Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper. Spread the cornflake and peanut butter mixture evenly into the pan. Place the pan in the freezer for 4 hours or overnight to firm up the mixture.
- Slice the Bars: Remove the set mixture from the pan and slice into 18 rectangular bars. Return the bars to the freezer immediately. For best chocolate coating results, allow them to chill for another 30-60 minutes before coating.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a double boiler or microwave (heating in 30-second intervals and stirring between each), melt the chocolate along with coconut oil until smooth and fully melted.
- Coat the Bars: Using two forks, dip and coat each bar thoroughly in the melted chocolate. Allow excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl to prevent thick coating.
- Firm the Chocolate: Place the coated bars on a parchment paper-lined tray and return them to the freezer for 30 minutes to let the chocolate harden completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the chocolate is firm, remove the bars from the freezer and enjoy these crunchy, chocolaty homemade Butterfinger bars.
Notes
- Using natural unsweetened peanut butter helps keep the bars less sweet and more wholesome.
- The bars must be stored in the freezer or refrigerator to maintain their shape and texture.
- Dark chocolate is recommended for a richer flavor and slightly lower sugar content.
- Agave, maple syrup, or honey can be substituted depending on your preferred natural sweetener.
- Handle bars gently when coating with chocolate to avoid crumbling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
