Description
Crunchy, sweet homemade Butterfinger bars made with rich crunchy peanut butter and smooth semisweet chocolate, delivering the perfect balance of creamy and crispy textures for a delightful snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (natural)
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup (natural)
- 1 tsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
Chocolate Coating
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (plant-based)
- 1 tsp coconut oil (natural) (optional for chocolate tempering)
Optional Garnishes
- Chopped smoked turkey bacon
- Smoked turkey slices finely chopped
- Crushed toasted nuts (plant-based)
- Light drizzle of grape juice (natural) reduction
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Variations (Optional)
- Substitute sunflower seed butter for peanut butter (nut-free option)
- Add toasted puffed rice or crushed plant-based cereal for extra crunch
- Use dark chocolate chips (plant-based) instead of semisweet for richer coating
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or chili powder to the filling for spiced variant
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine crunchy peanut butter, powdered sugar (natural), light corn syrup (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), vanilla extract (natural), a pinch of salt, and natural gelling agent. Stir thoroughly until you achieve a smooth mixture that is thick enough to hold its shape.
- Shape the Bars: Press the peanut butter mixture firmly into a lined baking pan, spreading evenly to create a thick layer. Use a spatula dipped in warm water to smooth and compact the surface.
- Chill to Firm Up: Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for about 1 hour or until the mixture is firm enough to cut without crumbling.
- Cut into Bars: Remove the firm peanut butter slab from the pan and use a sharp knife to slice into finger-sized bars, mimicking the classic Butterfinger shape.
- Coat with Chocolate: Melt the semisweet chocolate chips (plant-based) in a double boiler or microwave in short bursts. Optionally, stir in coconut oil (natural) for glossy, easier coating. Dip each peanut butter bar fully into the melted chocolate and place on parchment-lined trays.
- Set the Chocolate: Allow the chocolate-coated bars to set at room temperature or refrigerate for quicker firming until the chocolate is fully hardened.
Notes
- Use crunchy peanut butter to maintain authentic texture; smooth peanut butter changes the feel.
- Keep hands slightly warm when shaping bars to avoid cracking.
- Adding a bit of coconut oil (natural) to melted chocolate helps achieve a glossy finish.
- Chill the bars properly between steps for ease of handling and shape maintenance.
- Ensure utensils and surfaces are dry to prevent chocolate from seizing or filling from softening.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for chocolate melting and coating)
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Butterfingers, peanut butter, chocolate, homemade candy, crunchy snack, plant-based, gluten free
