Healthy Homemade Butterfingers (Printable)

Crunchy peanut butter corn flake bars dipped in rich dark chocolate for a wholesome candy bar treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Peanut Butter Layer

01 - 1 cup natural creamy peanut butter
02 - 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey
03 - 2 cups corn flakes, lightly crushed

→ Chocolate Coating

04 - 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (at least 70% cacao)
05 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil

# Method:

01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring the paper extends over the edges for easy removal.
02 - In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the peanut butter and maple syrup. Stir constantly until melted and fully blended, about 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Remove the saucepan from heat and gently fold in the crushed corn flakes until every piece is evenly coated with the peanut butter mixture.
04 - Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press firmly into an even, compact layer. Place in the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes until completely firm.
05 - While the base chills, combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir gently until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
06 - Remove the chilled peanut butter slab from the freezer and cut into 12 even bars using a sharp knife.
07 - Using a fork or dipping tool, submerge each bar into the melted chocolate, allowing the excess to drip off before placing on a parchment-lined tray.
08 - Refrigerate the coated bars for at least 20 minutes, or until the chocolate coating is firm and set to the touch.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • The corn flake crunch is so convincing that nobody will guess these are homemade, let alone a healthier version of a childhood favorite.
  • You only need five ingredients and zero fancy equipment to pull this off, which makes it dangerously easy to whip up at midnight when cravings hit.
02 -
  • If the peanut butter layer is even slightly warm when you dip it, the chocolate will slide right off and create a lumpy mess, so be patient with that freezer step.
  • Using a fork instead of your fingers for dipping keeps the chocolate coating even and prevents fingerprints all over your beautiful bars.
03 -
  • Chill your cutting knife in the freezer for five minutes before slicing the peanut butter slab and you will get perfectly clean edges without the mixture crumbling or sticking.
  • A tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each bar right after dipping transforms the flavor from good to absolutely irresistible.

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