Butterscotch Crunch Bars
Ingredients
Preparation Time: 45 minutes / Chill Time: 1 hour
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For the Bottom Layer:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light-color corn syrup
- 2 cups peanut butter
- 3 cups crisp rice cereal
- 3 cups cornflakes
- ¾ cup butter
For the Pudding Layer:
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 4-serving size packages butterscotch instant pudding and pie filling mix
- ½ cup finely chopped chocolate-covered crisp peanut butter candy e.g., Butterfinger
- ¼ cup milk
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 12-ounce package semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup butter
Instructions
For the Bottom Layer:
- Line a 15×10-inch baking pan with foil, extending the foil over the edges.
- In a large saucepan, cook and stir granulated sugar and corn syrup over medium heat until the mixture begins to boil around the edges.
- Cook and stir for an additional minute, then remove from heat.
- Stir in peanut butter until the mixture is smooth.
- Then, add the crisp rice cereal and cornflakes, mixing until they are evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and use a piece of waxed paper to press it firmly into the pan.
For the Pudding Layer:
- In a medium saucepan, melt 3/4 cup of butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the powdered sugar, dry pudding mix, 1/2 cup of the chopped candy, and the milk.
- Mix until smooth.
- Spread the pudding mixture evenly over the cereal layer.
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- In a small saucepan, cook and stir the chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of butter over low heat until the mixture is melted and smooth.
- Spread the chocolate frosting evenly over the pudding layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of chopped candy on top.
- Cover and chill for 1 hour or until the bars are set.
- Using the foil, lift the uncut bars out of the pan and then cut them into individual bars.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Storage:
Layer the bars between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Before serving, let the bars stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Enjoy these delicious Butterscotch Crunch Bars, a delightful combination of flavors and textures!
