Description
Get ready to fall in love with these Butterfinger Caramel Crunch Bars—a perfect mix of crunchy, gooey, and chocolatey goodness. This easy recipe is ideal for a quick dessert, sweet snack, or party treat. With layers of buttery crust, rich caramel, smooth chocolate, and crispy candy pieces, it’s one of those irresistible food ideas that works for both casual gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 cups caramel candies or thick caramel sauce
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups chopped Butterfinger bars
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1 cup crushed crackers or crispy cereal
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix melted butter and brown sugar until smooth, then add vanilla extract.
3. Stir in flour until a soft dough forms.
4. Press dough evenly into the pan and bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden.
5. In a saucepan, melt sweetened condensed milk with caramel over low heat until smooth.
6. Pour caramel evenly over the baked crust.
7. Sprinkle chocolate chips over caramel, let soften, then spread evenly.
8. Add chopped Butterfinger pieces, mini chocolate chips, and crushed crackers.
9. Gently press toppings into the chocolate layer.
10. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully set.
11. Slice into bars and serve.
Notes
Use low heat when melting caramel to avoid burning or grainy texture.
Chill completely before slicing to get clean, sharp edges.
Add a light sprinkle of sea salt on top for a balanced sweet-salty flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: easy recipe, dessert bars, chocolate caramel bars, sweet snack, party dessert