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Homemade Vegan Butterfingers stacked on parchment paper showing the flaky peanut butter center
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Vegan Butterfingers

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 220kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup wate r
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 cups corn flakes, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon refined coconut oil

Instructions

  • Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium-high heat.
  • Boil the mixture until it reaches 300°F (149°C) on a candy thermometer, known as the hard crack stage.
  • Remove from heat and immediately stir in the creamy peanut butter and sea salt until smooth.
  • Quickly fold in the crushed corn flakes until they are evenly coated by the peanut butter mixture.
  • Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan using a heat-resistant spatula.
  • Allow the mixture to cool for 30 minutes at room temperature, then cut into 12 rectangular bars.
  • Melt the vegan chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  • Dip each bar into the melted chocolate to coat completely and place back on parchment paper.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until the chocolate coating is fully set.