Description
Get into the Halloween spirit with these delightful homemade Butterfingers! Made with crunchy corn flakes and a rich peanut butter filling, these bars are dipped in dark chocolate for a sweet treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups corn flakes (or corn chex cereal)
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp blackstrap molasses (or regular molasses)
- Pinch of salt (more if your peanut butter isn’t salted)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tsp butter
Instructions
- Crush Corn Flakes: Add corn flakes to a ziplock bag or bowl and crush until you get fine, little pieces. Don’t turn it into powder; you want some texture and crunch.
- Make Peanut Butter Mixture: In a small pot over medium-low heat, add the peanut butter, maple syrup, and molasses. Stir until everything is melted together and combined. Be careful not to burn it; you want a smooth mixture. Add a pinch of salt (more if your peanut butter is not salted) and stir again. Alternatively, you can do this in the microwave in 20-30 second increments.
- Combine Mixtures: In a large bowl, add the crushed corn flakes and pour the wet mixture over it. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
- Prepare for Freezing: Add the batter to a parchment-lined loaf pan and press down firmly and evenly to pack it in. Place in the freezer for 45-60 minutes, or overnight.
- Melt Chocolate: Once the bars are almost done chilling, add the chocolate chips and butter to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments until melted, stirring after each increment to prevent burning.
- Dip and Set: Remove the batter from the pan and slice it into bars. Dip each bar into the melted chocolate and place on a parchment-lined pan or plate. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 30-60 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure the peanut butter is smooth for easy mixing.
- Adjust the amount of molasses based on your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg