No Bake Butterfinger Bars
These No Bake Butterfinger Bars are crunchy, peanut buttery, and topped with a smooth layer of chocolate. Made with cornflakes cereal, peanut butter, and a simple stovetop syrup, they come together in about 20 minutes and taste just like the classic candy bar.

Instructions
- 1
Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- 2
Prep the baking dish.
- 3
Add 1 cup corn syrup and 1 cup sugar to a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture just starts to bubble.
- 4
Make the sugar mixture.
- 5
Remove the pan from heat and immediately stir in 1¼ cups peanut butter until smooth.
- 6
Combine with peanut butter.
- 7
Add 8 cups cornflakes to a large bowl. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cornflakes and gently fold until evenly coated, trying not to crush them too much.
- 8
Mix with cornflakes.
- 9
Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan, using a spatula or lightly greased hands to level it out.
- 10
Press into prepared pan.
- 11
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1½ cups chocolate chips and ¼ cup peanut butter. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and melted.
- 12
Make the chocolate layer.
- 13
Spread the chocolate mixture evenly over the cornflake base. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until fully set.
- 14
Top with chocolate and chill.
- 15
Lift the bars out using the parchment, slice into squares, and serve.
- 16
Slice and serve.
Ago's Notes
- Adjust salt to taste based on your canned goods.
These bars are a testament to the joy of balancing sweet and nutty notes-trust the process, and let the flavors speak for themselves.


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