Butterfinger Caramel Bars are a no bake dream! Gooey, crunchy and easy!
Sometimes inspiration runs dry. It does.
I wonder how many possible combinations of butter, sugar and candy I can possibly make, eat, write about and photograph. And some days…like recently…I feel like the day is just around the corner.
My inspiration is going to take a step in the street, not look both ways and get violently run over by a speeding car like Brad Pitt did in Meet Joe Black. Did you guys see that movie a million years ago?Β Was that scene really necessary movie makers?
But unlike Joe Black I don’t anticipate my inspiration to come back looking like Brad Pitt, talking super softly and looming in dark corners. I just expect one day to wake up and have it be gone.
BUT you know what happens on days like that?Β When my inspiration “Joe Blacks” on me?Β I get emails from you people. You are sort of the greatest with your ideas and chatty correspondence.
So, today’s inspiration was borrowed from Loren.Β I’ve never met Loren, but she hooked me up with a great no-bake idea. I kinda turned the idea on its head, but I know Loren expected this…
Let’s talk candy, marshmallows and caramel…AND you don’t have to turn on your oven.
Butterfinger Caramel Bars
Here’s what you’ll need…
I found some already unwrapped Butterfinger bites. Seriously, candy makers…you’re making it far too easy. Or totally use regular Butterfinger bars. I’ve done it both ways.
Chop them up a little bit…not too much, but a little.
Line your 9×9 pan with foil…and layer graham crackers in the bottom.
Top the graham crackers with some mini marshmallows…
Now you’ll need some caramel. I used these chick pea looking caramel bits. They are really lovely because you don’t have to unwrap them.
And also, yes…you can use caramels you have to unwrap too. Again, I’ve done it both ways.
Melt those with a little milk and pour it on top of the marshmallows and graham crackers.
You’ll need to spread it a little with a spoon, making sure the caramel gets down in all the gaps. The marshmallows might melt a bit, nut that’s no problem.
Now press your chopped Butterfinger on top of the caramely, marshmallowy stuff. And if you want, you can drizzle some more chocolate up on there. I encourage it, actually.
Chill the whole thing for a bit. When it’s set remove the foil from the pan…
And pull the foil from the sides…
And slice!
No-bake has never looked so good!
Butterfinger Caramel Bars
Ingredients:
- 6 1/2 graham crackers
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 (11 oz) bag Caramel bits
- 2 Tbsp milk
- 1 (10 oz bag Butterfinger Bites, coarsely chopped
- 2 oz semi-sweet chocolate (for drizzle)
Instructions:
- Line a 9×9 baking pan with foil, allowing foil to hang over the edge for easy removal.
- Spray foil with cooking spray.
- Place graham crackers on bottom of the pan, breaking to evenly fit.
- Sprinkle marshmallows evenly over graham crackers.
- Melt caramel and milk together in a microwave safe bowl for 1 minute. Stir and continue heating in 30 second intervals until melted.
- Pour caramel over the marshmallows and gently spread until evenly coated. The marshmallows will melt slightly, which is fine. Make sure to coat evenly so the caramel sticks to the graham crackers.
- Sprinkle chopped Butterfinger on top and and press the candies into the caramel/marshmallow mix.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave safe bowl on high power in 30 second intervals until melted.
- Drizzle semi-sweet chocolate on top of Butterfinger.
- Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour or until set.
- Cut into bars when ready to serve.
Notes:
Store and serve bars at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week.
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This recipe was originally posted in May 2012, with the finished product photos updated in August 2017.
Move over oatmeal. This is sexy no-bake.
You had me at Butter Finger …
And I do hope and pray that you don’t get hit by a car. I love you, AND your goodies.
You’re just killing me. Like every day. Butterfinger is one of my favorite candies. I can’t wait to get these stuck in my teeth.
Wow! That’s easy and I bet it’s delicious, too!
Oh. My. Goodness. I want one RIGHT NOW!!
they look so decadent!
OMG. Yum. I’m in love with those little caramel pits. I even eat them as a snack. Just so darned handy. I also love to make chocolate cookies and put the caramel balls in them – they end up the perfect texture.
Perfect for Summer! Love this n ty for it! Woot!
Amazing!! I love Butterfinger, and have been looking for a reason to buy those little guys!
All my favorite things in one little pan. Heaven!
These sound great! I love all of the flavors together. I wonder if you could make a pretzel crust or sprinkle crushed pretzels on top of the chocolate for a little salty-sweet combo.
Holy moly…these are the ultimate candy bar. Yum!!!
Um, these look pretty irresistible!
Ohh man, those look DELICIOUS! My sister’s name is Loren, I’ve never seen anyone else with it spelled the same way as her!! (Or maybe it IS her…)
i love hearing about other people who spell their name like mine! but no, you’re not my sister π
I just bought those caramel bits last week & was wondering what to make with them! Great idea and love that it’s no bake!
Way to go Loren! These look so awesome. I am scared of those unwrapped Butterfingers though… TOO easy.
thanks… to shelly, for posting and using my suggestion! i love the look of your inside-out oreo pb cups – will definitely check out more of your blog!
i’m in serious need of no-bake treats as temperatures here increase and I’m stuck inside a non-air conditioned kitchen !
Looks like your fans are really looking out for you in great and tasty ways! π YUMMO!
Holy heck these look good! No bake? Sign me up!
I haven’t seen Meet Joe Black since it first came out, but I vividly remember when Brad Pitt was hit by the car… because it was HILARIOUS! Seriously, I thought it was comedy gold! I don’t think it was intentioned that way, but that’s how it landed. HAHAHAHA. Awesome!
My brother would love these, thanks!
Please put all of these ideas and your writing in a hard cover cook book… please, pretty please!
You are unbelievable. So fun to read and drool over photos.
I think I just got a cavity.
Making it way too easy to break a diet π But yes, I have those Joe Black moments all too often these days!
YUM! I love all those ingredients by themselves, so it’s an obvious guarantee that I’m going to thoroughly enjoy them together! Mmm. Mmm.
Oh dear, these look dangerously fabulous!!!!!
OMG, I simply must try this!
oh my word, I need to find those caramel chip things. This looks great!
Oh yes! I love how the candy makers are making everything easier for us, the only problem I really have with it is I end up buying 2 bags of everything, one for the recipe and one to eat the night before. Can’t wait to make this with the girls!
Where did you find the caramel bites? I can only ever find the square, wrapped caramels. Thanks!
I bought them at WalMart, but I have seen them in lots of supermarkets in my area…you can always use the wrapped caramels, it will work the same!
it’s me, the loren mentioned above! π i have found the kraft caramel pieces in the baking section of the Grocery section of Target.
I have found them at all our grocery stores and Walmart, too – but not with chocolate chips in every baking supplies aisle. Nope. They are with the wrapped caramels. In the candy aisle. Hope this helps!
These look so freaking delicious!! Love it!
I just gained about 5 pounds to each thigh looking at these. Can’t wait to make them! π
So I don’t know who this Loren girl is, but I think I love her. Is that creepy?
well, how’s this for creepy: after reading your recipe for Tin Roof bars, i think i love you too! π
These looks absolutely amazing!!! I don’t make a lot of no-bake things, but these are definitely going on the to-make list!
Sigh…. I had to look at this right before I am going out the door to the gym. Now it’s all I’m going to think about. I will have that gooey caramel dancing around in my head. yummy!
Yes, yes, and yes! These look like they’d be perfect for my ridiculous sweet tooth π xoxo