Candy Corn n Peanut Butter Bars

Butterfinger candy bar lovers will find this candy irresistible! Who would have thought that a melted mix of candy corn, mello pumpkins, and peanut butter would make a mock Butterfinger bar. This recipe is a great way to use up extra, or leftover, candy corn. 

Ingredients

3 cups candy corn and mello pumpkins
1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter 
12 ounces chocolate almond bark


Directions

• Line a 9"x 9" pan with waxed paper. 
• Place the candy corn in a large microwave-safe bowl.
• Microwave the candy corn for one minute.
• Stir briefly.
• Microwave 30 seconds.
• Stir briefly. 
• Microwave 25-30 seconds.
• Stir again until the candy is completely melted and smooth.Mixture will be stiff.
• Add the peanut butter to the melted candy mix and Stir until it is well blended.
• If mixture becomes too stiff, microwave the candy for 10 seconds and stir. Be careful to not overcook or the mix will stiffen up on you.
•  Using a sturdy spoon, empty the candy out into the prepared pan and smooth it into an even layer. I patted it down with my hand and then smoothed it with the bottom of the spoon.

• Following the package directions, melt the chocolate almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl.
• When it is melted and smooth, pour it over the peanut butter candy mixture.

• Smooth the topping.
• Place pan in the refrigerator until the topping and candy are completely set.
• Remove the pan from the refrigerator. Carefully remove the hardened candy from the pan.

• Slice with a large knife into desired size and shape.

Enjoy eating some homemade happiness on a plate!