Description
These Butterfinger Caramel Crunch Bars are an easy dessert bar loaded with buttery graham cracker crust, gooey caramel, melted chocolate, and crispy candy crunch. This easy recipe is perfect for party dessert ideas, holiday food ideas, bake sale treats, quick dessert cravings, and make-ahead sweet snacks when you want something rich, chewy, crunchy, and unforgettable.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
11 ounces caramel bits or soft caramels
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups crushed Butterfinger candy bars
1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt, optional
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Stir the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar together until evenly moistened.
3. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
4. Bake the crust for 8 to 10 minutes, then let it cool slightly.
5. Add the caramel bits and heavy cream to a saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth and melted.
6. Pour the warm caramel over the crust and spread it evenly.
7. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
8. Spread the melted chocolate over the caramel layer.
9. Sprinkle the crushed Butterfinger candy over the soft chocolate and gently press it in.
10. Add flaky sea salt if using, then chill the bars for at least 2 hours.
11. Lift the bars from the pan using the parchment paper and slice into squares.
Notes
Use parchment paper with overhang so the chilled bars lift out cleanly before slicing.
Crush the Butterfinger candy into a mix of crumbs and small chunks for the best crunchy texture.
Let the bars sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing if the caramel feels too firm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake and Chill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Butterfinger Caramel Crunch Bars, easy dessert bars, candy bar dessert, caramel chocolate bars, party dessert ideas, bake sale treats, make-ahead dessert