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Butterfinger bar
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Butterfinger Bar is a popular candy originating from the United States, known for its unique combination of peanut flavor and its crunchy, brittle texture. This chocolate bar contains a filling made from peanut butter, sugar, and caramel, coated in a thin layer of milk chocolate that gives it a sweet and pronounced flavor.
Created in 1923 by the Curtiss Candy Company, the Butterfinger bar has become a frequent ingredient in homemade dessert and snack recipes, adding a special touch thanks to its caramelized texture and intense peanut flavor.
Among its properties, its high energy content stands out due to the combination of sugars, fats, and proteins from peanuts, making it a snack option for providing quick energy. However, it should be consumed in moderation due to its calorie and sugar content.
In Latin America, this bar is mainly known as "Butterfinger bar", although in some regions it may simply be called "caramelized peanut bar" or "chocolate and peanut bar" when the original brand is not available.
In cooking, the Butterfinger bar is ideal for crumbling and adding to dessert recipes like ice cream, brownies, cakes, or as a topping for yogurts and smoothies, providing a crunchy and sweet contrast that enriches any preparation.
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