Did you know that you can make homemade Butterfingers with only 3 ingredients?! Peanut butter, chocolate and candy corn. These homemade butterfinger bites taste amazing and are the real deal, friends! If you're looking for another homemade candy bar recipe, try our Homemade Almond Joy and Mounds bites!
This post was originally shared in 2011 and now includes a video! Such a fun and unique recipe to make in the fall when it's candy corn season!
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Butterfingers are one of my favorite treats, and these homemade Butterfingers are kind of dangerous. I don't really care for candy corn, but I'll buy a couple of bags during Halloween season just so that I can make these! It's been 9 years since I originally shared how we made homemade butterfingers.
I'm not even sure where the original recipe came from. I found it online, but it was before the days of Pinterest. Now you'll find it all over the place, and for good reason! Candy corn + peanut butter. Such a unique combination of ingredients. And who knew that you can melt candy corn in the microwave? No candy thermometer, stove or tempering involved to make this homemade candy!
This recipe makes 36 butterfinger bites.
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Homemade Butterfingers (Candy Corn Butterfingers)
Ingredients
1 (16 oz.) bag of candy corn
1 (16 oz.) container of creamy peanut butter
16 oz. milk chocolate chips (about 3 cups)
If you can remember 16 oz (1 lb.) you've basically memorized the recipe.
How to Melt Candy Corn in The Microwave
Microwave the candy corn in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second intervals, stirring in between each interval, until smooth and melted. This will take about 2 minutes.
Stir in peanut butter with a sturdy (wooden) spoon. Work quickly because the candy corn mixture will start to cool and harden.
Line a small baking dish/pan (8" x 8") with parchment paper and spread mixture in baking dish.
Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
Cut filling into bit sized squares using a sharp knife. Refrigerate until ready to dip in chocolate.
Melt chocolate in 30 second intervals in microwave. Stir between each interval.
Dip squares into chocoalte, tapping fork against the bowl so that the excess chocolate can drip off.
Place butterfinger bites on baking sheet lined with wax or parchment paper.
Tip: keep undipped squares in refrigerator and work in small batches. The longer they sit out, the faster they soften. It's easiest to dip the squares when they are cold.
Store homemade butterfingers in refrigerator.
Homemade Butterfinger Candy Recipe
Homemade Butterfingers
Did you know that you can make homemade Butterfingers with only 3 ingredients?! Peanut butter, chocolate and a secret ingredient…candy corn. It’s true! These homemade butterfingers are the real deal, friends!
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Servings: 36
Calories: 223kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz candy corn (1 bag)
- 16 oz. peanut butter (1 small container)
- 16 oz. milk chocolate chips or chocolate candy melts
Instructions
- Microwave the candy corn in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second intervals, stirring in between each interval, until smooth and melted. This will take about 2 minutes.
- Stir in peanut butter with a sturdy (wooden) spoon. Scrape sizes of the bowl with rubber spatula and work quickly because the candy corn mixture will start to cool and harden.
- Line a small baking dish (8" x 8") with parchment paper and spread mixture in baking dish. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Cut peanut butter and candy corn mixture into bit sized squares. Refrigerate until ready to dip in chocolate.
- Melt chocolate in 30 second intervals in microwave. Stir between each interval. Dip squares into chocoalte, tapping fork against the bowl so that the excess can drip off.
- Place butterfinger bites on baking sheet lined with wax or parchment paper and refrigerate or freeze until hardened, about 15 minutes.
Notes
Tip: Keep undipped squares in refrigerator and work in small batches. The longer they sit out, the faster they soften. It's easiest to dip the squares when they are cold.
Store homemade Butterfingers in refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcal
Norma L Glennie says
Oh my gosh! I made your Twix candies and they were out of this world but this recipe? I just can't describe how good this is! I loved it when I went to cut them up into the squares and you could hear tthe crunch that a butterfinger bar has! It tasted so good. I might not give any of these away and will hide them for myself! Your recipes are just the best!!! And so try to the flavor.
Brandy says
Yay! So glad to hear! One of my favs 🙂
Norma L Glennie says
Oh my gosh! Just made these and they are fantastic!!!! I LOVE Butterfingers so this is great that I now how to make them! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe with us!
Brandy says
I'm so glad! It's such a strange combination, but works!
Peggy says
I have a question can you freeze candy corn to make this recipe later
Brandy says
I’ve never done that, but I don’t see why not!
Shayla says
Are these more creamy then hard? I love butterfingers I just don’t like how hard they are I’d rather have a creamy version
Brandy says
Hi! These are hard, and not as crisp as butterfingers. A little more dense. I’m sorry!
Neil D Morrison says
Word of caution! The candy corn is scalding hot! I underestimated it and some splashed out and burned my hand. Really bad second degree burn! So id suggest wearing rubber gloves to avoid a bad burn! I can forgive this recipe because they are so good just be careful
Katie M. says
I love this! I made this last weekend for my sister in law's birthday and everyone loved them. I just have one question. How the heck do you clean off the melted candy corn? The first time I didn't soak the (plastic) bowl in water right away and I scrubbed and rubbed for a good 20 minutes before I finally got it all off. This time I'm soakingthe bowl in hot water but iit's still pretty stubborn? Any tips on cleaning the candy corn aftermath?? Thank you!
Brandy says
I just soaked it in warm soapy water, but it was still a pain! Glad yours turned out great and sounds like they were a hit!! 🙂
Shandra says
Did anyone have a problem with cutting bars, cause took mine from refig. And hard as as can be. I doubt any one id going to be about to eat these. Can they be resort
Brandy says
jwassom,
I'm sorry I don't really remember. It depends on how small you cut your bars into. I think it made aroudn 18-24 for me.
jwassom says
how many servings does this make?
Organized Island says
Wow not only a great recipe but a simple one too! Found you on TMT! Looks yummy!
Organized Island says
Wow! Not only a great recipe - but a simple recipe at that! Found you on TMT!
Janiece says
I can not stand candy corn...but will chew through my arm to get to a butterfinger....
guess I will have to try this one out.
Thanks for all of your great ideas.
rebekahdawn says
Yum! Never would have thought of using candy corn!
Mrs Happy Homemaker says
I have featured these on this weeks Makin' You Crave Monday. Come by & check it out when you get a chance, and Id love it if you shared more recipes this week!
Maz says
I love peanut butter candy, and these look great! I don't think we have candy corn in New Zealand though. Anyone know of an alternative?
Triangle Moms on Main.com says
OOOH! Cant wait to try these!
Manni says
absolutely love your site. You come up with some really creative stuff!! LOVE IT 🙂
I can't wait to read more:)
Cheryl @ Sew Can Do says
Totally want to try these!! I'm a huge Butterfinger addict. Would love for you to link it to my Craftastic Monday party:)
Jesseca says
These sound sooooo good, and you made them look so easy to make! I'd love if you'd share them at my new link party!
http://www.sweettreatsandgoodeats.com/2011/10/this-weeks-rfob.html
The 21st Century Housewife© says
These sound like a lovely treat! Thank you for sharing them with Let's Do Brunch. It's lovely to discover your blog!
The Answer Is Chocolate says
Just wanted to let you know I featured these as part of my BFF Open House wrap up and features! Thanks so much for making it such a wonderful party. Please feel free to grab a featured button from my sidebar if you would like!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Yum! These look good and super easy to make. I'll have to try them. I just found your blog through Mingle Monday. Love it!
~Iffy~ @ StayAtHomeNation says
Brandy, you rock! I love me some butterfingers & now I can make em at home! Who would have thought candy corn...??? LOVE it! Thank you for sharing!
I would love for you to link this up to My Favorite Things Halloween Party going on all month! I am your newest follower btw 🙂
XoXo
~Iffy~
http://www.StayAtHomeNation.blogspot.com
The Answer Is Chocolate says
I cannot wait to try this. I love Butterfingers! Thank you for sharing at this week's BFF Open House...I think 🙂 I could be in BIG trouble!
Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says
All I have to say is oh dear 🙂
Jerri says
I'm definitely curious and fascinated by this! We'll have to try it out soon!
I'd love for you to stop by and link up for my Friday Favorites party
moonsword says
ohgoodgolly you are a Candy Corn Goddess! Thank you for this superyummy recipe! I found some sprinkles in Wilton's Halloween Party Shop...skulls and bones and bats and punkins... that would be perfect on these little squares of Halloween heaven.
Cheers!
ryobious says
Thanks for linking up last week to my Whisking Wednesday party. I featured your recipe this week. Would love for you to grab a button and come back this week and link up a few more recipes.
http://pinchofthisthatandtheother.blogspot.com/2011/10/whisking-wednesdays-20.html
TeenaBugg38 says
Found my way here via tip junkie....this looks amazing!!!!! Gotta try it, butterfinger is my kids fave!!
Rachael @ The Little Birdie says
YUM!! Can't wait to try these! I'm visiting from the NJAH linky party, I hope you'll pop by and say hello!
http://littlebirdiebaby.blogspot.com/2011/10/tutorial-tuesday-linky-party-trio-of.html
I also have a linky party every Tuesday and would love it if you'd link up your tutorial, I'm featuring recipes this week! 🙂 xoxo
Marsha says
My husband likes Butterfingers, so I'm going to have to try these!
Annalyn says
I made these today and they taste awesome! They aren't quite as cute as yours, but they taste amazing!
Kim says
ohhh these look sooo good!
Nikki@EverythingUndertheMoon says
These look amazing!! Would love if you would stop by and share these at my linky party! http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/10/bedazzle-me-monday-2_02.html
Have a great day!!
Abby says
Butterfingers are made out of candy corn? I would have never guessed! Thank you for sharing this great recipe.
Amber *SaltTree* says
oh wow! that's tooo easy not to try!
Mrs Happy Homemaker says
Yum, that looks fantastic! If you have the chance, come by & link this & anything else you have up at Makin' You Crave Monday over at MrsHappyHomemaker.com!
The Better Baker says
Oh YOWZA!! These are right up my alley...butterfingers are a favorite candy, and with only 3 simple ingredients...it's totally irresistible! Thanks for sharing -I came across you at Grandma Loy's Kitchen. Keep on keeping on.
The Better Baker says
Oh YOWZA!! These are right up my alley...butterfingers are a favorite candy, and with only 3 simple ingredients...it's totally irresistible! Thanks for sharing -I came across you at Grandma Loy's Kitchen. Keep on keeping on.
Joan@chocolateandmore says
Love this! had to share on FB http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chocolate-Chocolate-and-more-Chocolate/209911669062111 Do you have a FB page for gluesticks? all I could find for you was the Jamberry Nails one, thanks
Angela @ The Not So Functional Housewife says
Yummers! I would have never thought to use candy corn!
I would love for you to stop by and link up your recipe.
http://www.thenotsofunctionalhousewife.com/2011/09/functional-friday-linky-party-1.html
Desiree @ The 36th Avenue says
Brandy, I'll be featuring your treat tomorrow... I hope you like STICKERS because you just got one!
Jenn says
I have been wanting to try this too, but the candy corn made me nervous. Good to know that you like them. I will have to give them a try now!
Emily @ 52mantels says
Delicious!! Thanks for sharing! I found you on TT&J and I'm following your now!
blesid says
Candy Corn? No way! This is a MUST TRY! Love it! jules
Vanessa says
Homemade Butterfingers?!?! OMG I love you...and hate you too because I'm on a diet lol! I might have to splurge soon 😉
Thanks for linking up 🙂
Loy says
Oh My, I think I may have died and have gone to heaven. I actually like candy corn, and Butterfingers are one of my favorite candies. Can't wait to try these. I am coming over from Whisking Wednesdays. Thanks for the recipe.
OLIVIA says
I'm not a huge fan of Butterfingers, but I am way too curious about this bizarre recipe NOT to give it a try! My kids will love it, I'm sure!
Traci says
I have never been a fan of Butterfingers but after you posted this I decided to make it anyway. They are DELICIOUS!!! They taste just like Butterfingers but better. My husband loves these! So easy to make, so inexpensive, and so yummy! We will definitely be making these again and I plan on making them to give out as small Christmas gifts. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!
Karie @ The HoB says
Those look amazing!!
Michelle says
These sound super yummy! Thanks for linking up with DIY under $5!
Diane says
That's sounds yummy...I love candy corn and butterfingers! Thanks for sharing. New follower, I would appreciate a follow back.
quiverfullofblessings.com says
Oooh...I'll definitely have to try these out. Thanks for sharing!
Mandy says
Delicious! I would love it if you would share these at my link party that started yesterday!
http://Www.projectqueen org
raising4princesses says
seriously?!? Those are so cool. I didn't notice at first the "candy corn" but that is so amazing. Thanks for the inspiration! I always enjoy stopping by your blog. I started a link party at my blog and I'd love for you to link this up. If you're interested it's http://caribbeanmissionarywife.blogspot.com/ Have a lovely day, Maria
Kristy says
So easy, so tasty! Thanks for sharing!
Hollie - TheSevenYearCottage says
Wow! Only three ingredients... sounds amazing!
Rhissanna says
Oh my goodness! How could you? How can I resist such temptation? I love butterfingers!
And you know, after Halloween the price of candy corn drops to nothing, as all Halloween treats go on sale...
Thank you for this.
Alicia @ littlesprinklesoffun says
I LOVE Butterfingers!!! I am going to have to try this!!
Lady Behind The Curtain says
I love your recipe! Happens to be my FAVORITE candy bar 🙂 Would you come over to CAST PARTY WEDNESDAY tomorrow and share it with us?
Thanks,
I hope to see you there!
http://ladybehindthecurtain.com
Heather says
Ohhh My Gosh...those look yummy!!!
Jenny says
Yum!
Mamie says
I cannot wait to try these! They sound incredible!
NanAppetit says
Love it! Going to try this.
Emily says
I love butterfingers and cannot wait to try these! Thanks for the recipe.
Katertot says
I'm way too curious not to try these! Who can pass up a butterfinger? 🙂
Thanks for the recipe!
Stephanie says
These look so yummy! I never would have guessed to use candy corns!