Mini “Butterfinger” Bars
It’s uncertain who first figured out that melted candy corn mixed with peanut butter would replicate a Butterfinger candy bar, but many versions of the recipe exist on the internet. I was doubtful, but discovered the end result is a remarkable doppelgänger to the original in flavor and flaky layers with a little less of the stick-to-the-teeth factor. Perfect for Butterfinger thieves! And (finally!) a use for all that candy corn!
Ingredients
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups chopped chocolate or chocolate chips milk or semisweet
- 1/2 tsp. coconut oil optional
Instructions
- Line a 9-by-4-inch loaf pan with aluminum foil.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt candy corn in 30-second intervals until it can be stirred to a smooth consistency with a spoon (no more than 1 minute total).
- Add the peanut butter and stir to combine. Heat for about 20 seconds more. Stir until smooth and completely mixed (there will be some grainy consistency).
- Spread evenly into the foil-lined pan and chill for at least 10 minutes. With a sharp knife, cut the candy into fourths lengthwise, then cut in half across and divide those sections in half across to make a total of 16 small (2-inch) bars.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate and coconut oil in 30-second intervals until soft and stir-able, about 1 minute total.
- Using two forks, dip, turn and coat the bars with chocolate, lifting from the bowl and gently shaking to remove any excess chocolate.
- Place bars on a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with flaky sea salt, crushed Butterfingers, chopped nuts, candies or sprinkles. Chill in the fridge to set more quickly.
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