Butterfinger Caramel Crunch Bars
Ingredients
Base Layer:
24 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
Nougat Layer:
1 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Caramel Layer:
1 (11 oz) bag caramel bits or unwrapped caramel squares
2 tablespoons heavy cream
3 regular-sized Butterfinger bars, crushed
Chocolate Topping:
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 Butterfinger bar, finely crushed (for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the Pan:
Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on sides
Spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray
Make the Base Layer:
Combine Oreo crumbs, melted butter, and salt in a bowl
Press mixture firmly into prepared pan
Refrigerate while preparing next layer
Create the Nougat Layer:
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals
Stir in peanut butter until smooth
Add powdered sugar and salt, mix until well combined
Spread over Oreo base
Refrigerate for 15 minutes
Prepare the Caramel Layer:
Melt caramel bits and heavy cream in microwave, stirring every 30 seconds
Once smooth, stir in crushed Butterfingers
Pour over nougat layer, spreading evenly
Refrigerate for 15 minutes
Add Chocolate Topping:
Melt milk chocolate chips with vegetable oil in microwave
Pour over caramel layer, spreading evenly
Immediately sprinkle with remaining crushed Butterfinger
Refrigerate until completely set (about 2 hours)
Serving:
Lift from pan using parchment paper
Cut into bars using a sharp knife
For clean cuts, warm knife under hot water and dry between cuts
Storage
Keep refrigerated in airtight container for up to 1 week
Can be frozen for up to 3 months
Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving if refrigerated
Tips
Use high-quality chocolate for best results
Don’t skip the refrigeration steps between layers
For easier cutting, let bars sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes
Cut into smaller pieces as these are quite rich
Yield
Makes 24 bars (can be cut smaller if desired)
Nutrition Information (per bar)
Calories: 320
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 4g