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Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Casserole: A Hearty, Soul-Warming Classic for Every Table


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  • Author: Diva
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes (including cooling time)
  • Yield: 16 bars
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Butterfinger Caramel Crunch Bars are a decadent layered dessert with a buttery cookie crust, gooey caramel, crushed Butterfinger candy, and a smooth chocolate topping. They’re crunchy, chewy, and irresistibly sweet — a candy lover’s dream come true.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed Butterfinger candy bars (about 4 bars)
  • 1/4 tsp salt


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
  2. In a bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and salt until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
  3. Bake the crust for 8–10 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  4. Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust, then drizzle caramel sauce on top. Bake for another 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden and bubbly.
  5. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot layer. Let them sit for 2–3 minutes to melt, then spread evenly with a spatula.
  6. Sprinkle crushed Butterfinger pieces over the melted chocolate, pressing them gently to adhere.
  7. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing into bars.
  8. Cut into squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, add a layer of chopped pretzels beneath the chocolate.
  • Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Use mini chocolate chips for faster melting and smoother spreading.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American