There's a new player in the candy aisle, and it's about to be introduced in a big way. Butterfinger Cups Brownie Sundae with fudgy, skinny {Gluten-Free} Chocolate Peanut Butter Avocado Brownies.
Remember those {Gluten-Free} Fudgy Avocado Brownies from yesterday?
It's about to get a little bit crazy up in here. In the most responsible, respectful way possible, of course. Let's show some decorum, people.
I know it's hard to remain calm when there's brownie sundaes on the line. I, for one, am known to get overly-excited about dessert.
We're taking those brownies. Adding in a gorgeous peanut butter swirl. Topping it with your favorite ice cream. A generous drizzle of homemade magic shell. And then, of course, our new friend, the Butterfinger Cups.
Anyone else love candy as much as I do? And of course they are always waiting for you right at the check-out line, just staring at you. Asking for a home.
With my operation stop being a fatty still going strong (although I must admit I cheated a wee bit too much this past week with being off from work and all), I have tried to muster every ounce of self-will and determination to take a hiatus from those glorious checkout candy displays.
But hey, when #CollectiveBias asks you to try out this super cool new candy and to give it a recipe test run, how could I say no?
You already know that these gluten-free brownies are pretty killer. Moist, fudgy, and chocolately. Add in that peanut butter swirl and some Butterfinger Cups pieces baked into the batter... now it's a party.
And sure you could go ahead and just serve the brownies at parties. But we can do better. And now that football is done, let's focus on some good eats during all that basketball watching. Although Asheley and I really don't watch all that much pro-basketball (okay, none), we do like to turn on a college game now and then throughout March.
And do you know what makes watching basketball even better? Brownie sundaes. In fact, I'm pretty sure brownie sundaes makes everything better.
Butterfinger Cups Brownie Sundae with Chocolate Peanut Butter Avocado Brownies
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 Brownie Sundaes 1x
Ingredients
- 1 batch Chocolate Peanut Butter Avocado Brownies (see below)
- 1.5 quart carton of your favorite ice cream
- Magic Shell (see below)
- 4 Butterfinger Cups (1 king size package), roughly chopped
for the Brownies
- 1 ripe Haas avocado
- ¼ cup (half of one stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ cups coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ cup gluten-free flour (I used Trader Joe's)
- ¼ cup Butterfinger Cups, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup smooth creamy peanut butter
for the Magic Shell
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons liquid coconut oil
Instructions
- Divide brownies among bowls. Top with ice cream, drizzle with magic shell, and sprinkle chopped Butterfinger Cups on top. Devour immediately.
for the Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 8x8" baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang over the sides of the pan, and spray foil lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mash avocado very well with a fork. You want it to be as smooth as possible. Add the melted butter, egg, coconut sugar, water, and vanilla, and stir well to combine. Add cocoa powder and stir until fully incorporated and free of any large lumps. Stir in flour and salt until just combined, and then briefly incorporate chopped Butterfinger Cups.
- Spread batter evenly in the aluminum foil lined pan. Drop spoonfuls of peanut butter randomly on top of batter. Take a butter knife and drag peanut butter through batter, creating a swirl effect, taking care not to cut through the aluminum foil. Bake for about 35 minutes, until the top has just set. Allow brownies to cool completely (about 1 hour) in the pan on a cooling rack. Once completley cool, lift entire brownie out of pan using the foil overhangs. Remove foil from brownies and slice into 9 to 12 squares.
for the Magic Shell
- Combine chocolate with coconut oil in microwave safe dish. On half power, microwave chocolate and coconut oil in 30 second intervals, stirring between each, just until chocolate is melted and coconut oil is fully incorporated. Let cool to room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
You can find Butterfinger Cups at Walmart (a lot of times at the checkout aisle). For other ways to enjoy your #NewFavorites candy, check out these Butterfinger Cups recipe ideas.
Greg Urbano
so bart simpson sweet!!!
Chris
that's pretty sweet!
Christine
seriously I am ON A DIET and this is just cruel. these are legit laughing at me through the computer screen, I want them sooo much 🙁
ps - Pinning anyway, they deserve it lol
Chris
Technically I'm on a diet also Christine... so unfortunately I had to watch that ice cream sundae be eaten by Asheley, while I sat and cried in the corner (while editing the photos of said sundae). Darn these stupid diets... taking away all our fun!
Kelly - LEFT SIDE OF THE TABLE
I'm raising my hand here....actually jumping up and down!! LOVE candy! I feel ya girl I have cheated a bit too much lately too. I think as I'm getting older my sweet tooth is getting increasingly annoying! Anywho, I have never tried avocado and chocolate...however I have seen it everywhere. I NEED to try it 🙂 Thanks for the great recipe! I will have to make it when my sweet tooth craving comes on strong!
Chris
My sweet tooth has been in full active mode since birth. I think I was born eating a candy bar.
Cindy
Omg!! This looks amazing! I've seen the commercials for this butterfingers peanut butter cup, but haven't seen them in the store. Or maybe I just haven't really looked :D. I'm gonna be on the prowl now that I see the deliciousness that can be created with them. Sports or no sports we are huge sundae fans. I can't wait to give these a try!
Chris
I had to really look a ton to find them since they literally just came out. Check at the candy display at the checkout line... that's where I found it... and there were only 3 left (and yes, I bought all 3 haha).
Jess
This looks honestly amazing! I'm now seriously craving a brownie- i think the diet's gone out the window! 🙂
Chris
Well, the brownies have avocado in it... so you can sort of kinda make the argument that this is a healthy sundae. Right?! Haha.
cupcakegirl
Wow those look amazing! i LOVE the swirled look on top it looks gorgeous.Your pictures are stunning love the table/tray everything is sitting on.
Chris
Thanks so much Cupcake Girl! I'm heading over to your blog now to take a look!
nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps
I should have never stating perusing through my fav food blogs at 2am. Now I'm starving! This looks AMAZING!
Chris
Wow 2am?! You party animal... you were out eating enchiladas and drinking margaritas, weren't you???!!
Mike
Dude, you're killing me here...it's not even noon and I'm craving brownies...this is going to be a LOOOOONG day!
Chris
There's no rule saying brownies can't be consumed during the morning hours. You have my total permission. You'll probably go run a half marathon after work anyway, so you can totally down a few haha.
Cate
How have I not seen those Butterfinger PB Cups?! They look amazing!! As does this sundae - wow! I want a big bite right now!! I'm not really into basketball, but TheBetterHalf is - and I would definitely be into watching it if we could have these sundaes during the game!
Chris
They literally just came out, so hopefully you'll be able to find them soon! We aren't really into basketball all that much either, but any excuse to have a sundae.... hahaha
Krista
Why do I always look at your blog at night.... after I've had dinner. Seriously, your killing me smalls! If it wasn't rainy and cold outside I would so go out and get the stuff to make this dreadfully delicious put you in a comma dessert! Love it! Pinned
Chris
Haha sorry Krista! And fantastic Sandlot reference. You just totally upped your street cred 🙂
Helen
Late afternoon when I've just made myself a cup of tea is NOT a good time to read this, Chris! I could just sneak a few spoonfuls right now! Somehow as well it doesn't look as decadent as it sounds ... in a good way. It also looks like something I'd order in a restaurant for dessert. A very special treat!
Chris
Thanks so much Helen!
Sarah
This is totally not helping my operation eat healthy! But it has avocados and coconut sugar in it so it's sorta healthy right? Gonna try this out with some gluten free almond and sweet rice flours. Now, I need an excuse...it's almost my cats' birthday...?
Chris
That's exactly what I'm telling myself... avocado, gluten-free flour, and coconut sugar = HEALTHY! hahaha. Let me know how it goes with the almond and rice flour!
Pamela
These brownies look awfully dangerous.... but they're healthy (hehehe) so let's go in for a 3rd one! 🙂
Consuelo
These brownies are flawless man! I'm drooling all over my keyboard oh wow. I just need a whole pan of these so so badly.
Happy Friday!
Shashi
Oh be still my heart - this is beyond scrumptious! You did good with those Nestle Butter Finger peanut butter cups!
Tina
I specifically make a point to chose the check out that is candy free at the grocery store...how lame is that?! I'm slightly obsessed with candy so a girl's got to do what a girl's got to do.
I want this sundae, like right now! It looks delicious!! 🙂
Nicole
I need to join in on Operation Stop Being A Fatty! But how can I when you post delicious candy brownie recipes 😀
Lori Pace
OMGosh - this just looks amazing!! Thank you so very much! #client
Kristin Wheeler (
Looks like the ultimate brownie sundae! YUM! #client
Sarah & Arkadi
great brownies! so rich looking!
Cailee
Wow!! This looks AMAZING!! I cannot believe that this is gluten free! I'm gluten intolerant and haven't had a brownie in TOO long!! HAHA... this looks delicious! YUM!
Layla
I haven't seen these cups yet, What a great introduction! These brownies look so delicious!
GiGi Eats Celebrities
This might sound NUTS.... But I have never had a butterfingers before in my life!
Chris
Hahahaha well you butter hurry up to the store and grab some!