Apple Butterfinger Bars

By srumbel

Apple chunks and crushed Butterfinger candy bars turn these blonde brownies into an absolutely decadent dessert.
from insidebrucrewlife.com

Ingredients

• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup diced apples
• 2 cups crushed Butterfinger candy bars, divided (16 snack size)
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon shortening

Preparation

Step 1

Beat the sugar and butter until creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat again.
Sift together the flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. Slowly add it to the creamed mixture. Stir in the apple chunks and 1 1/2 cups of the crushed candy bars by hand. Spread the mixture in a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-32 minutes. Do not over bake. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Cut the bars into 24 bars. Place the chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave safe bowl. Heat slowly until melted. Spoon into a plastic baggie and cut one tip off. Drizzle over the top of the bars. Top with the remaining crushed candy bars before the chocolate sets. Let the bars set. Store in a loosely sealed container. Makes 24 bars.