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September 2, 2020 By Brandy 68 Comments

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Homemade Butterfingers (Made With Candy Corn!) Video

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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!

Watch our step by step video!

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.

homemade butterfinger cut in half
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!
homemade butterfinger bites in bowl
This recipe makes 36 butterfinger bites.
butterfinger bites in white bowl

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Homemade Butterfingers (Candy Corn Butterfingers)

bowl of candy corn, container of peanut butter and bowl of chocolate chips

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

wooden spoon in glass bowl with melted candy corn
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.
giant scoop of peanut butter in bowl with melted candy corn
Stir in peanut butter with a sturdy (wooden) spoon. Work quickly because the candy corn mixture will start to cool and harden.
butterfinger filling in glass baking dish
Line a small baking dish/pan (8″ x 8″) with parchment paper and spread mixture in baking dish.
Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
butterfinger filling cut into squares
Cut filling into bit sized squares using a sharp knife. Refrigerate until ready to dip in chocolate.
butterfinger being dipped 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.
homemade butterfingers dipped in chocolate
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.
butterfinger bites in bowl
Store homemade butterfingers in refrigerator.

Homemade Butterfinger Candy Recipe

homemade butterfinger bites in bowl

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!
4.31 from 42 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Refrigerate: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
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
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  1. Stephanie says

    September 27, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    These look so yummy! I never would have guessed to use candy corns!

    Reply
  2. Katertot says

    September 27, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    I’m way too curious not to try these! Who can pass up a butterfinger? 🙂

    Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  3. Emily says

    September 27, 2011 at 4:36 pm

    I love butterfingers and cannot wait to try these! Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  4. NanAppetit says

    September 27, 2011 at 6:25 pm

    Love it! Going to try this.

    Reply
  5. Mamie says

    September 27, 2011 at 7:50 pm

    I cannot wait to try these! They sound incredible!

    Reply
  6. Jenny says

    September 27, 2011 at 10:15 pm

    Yum!

    Reply
  7. Heather says

    September 28, 2011 at 12:25 am

    Ohhh My Gosh…those look yummy!!!

    Reply
  8. Lady Behind The Curtain says

    September 28, 2011 at 2:15 am

    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

    Reply
  9. Alicia @ littlesprinklesoffun says

    September 28, 2011 at 2:34 am

    I LOVE Butterfingers!!! I am going to have to try this!!

    Reply
  10. Rhissanna says

    September 28, 2011 at 3:49 am

    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.

    Reply
  11. Hollie - TheSevenYearCottage says

    September 28, 2011 at 3:29 pm

    Wow! Only three ingredients… sounds amazing!

    Reply
  12. Kristy says

    September 28, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    So easy, so tasty! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  13. raising4princesses says

    September 28, 2011 at 6:15 pm

    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

    Reply
  14. Mandy says

    September 28, 2011 at 10:29 pm

    Delicious! I would love it if you would share these at my link party that started yesterday!
    http://Www.projectqueen org

    Reply
  15. quiverfullofblessings.com says

    September 28, 2011 at 11:28 pm

    Oooh…I’ll definitely have to try these out. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  16. Diane says

    September 29, 2011 at 12:39 am

    That’s sounds yummy…I love candy corn and butterfingers! Thanks for sharing. New follower, I would appreciate a follow back.

    Reply
  17. Michelle says

    September 29, 2011 at 2:03 pm

    These sound super yummy! Thanks for linking up with DIY under $5!

    Reply
  18. Karie @ The HoB says

    September 29, 2011 at 2:53 pm

    Those look amazing!!

    Reply
  19. Traci says

    September 29, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    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!

    Reply
  20. OLIVIA says

    September 29, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    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!

    Reply
  21. Loy says

    September 29, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    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.

    Reply
  22. Vanessa says

    September 30, 2011 at 9:17 pm

    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 🙂

    Reply
  23. blesid says

    October 1, 2011 at 1:23 am

    Candy Corn? No way! This is a MUST TRY! Love it! jules

    Reply
  24. Emily @ 52mantels says

    October 1, 2011 at 1:54 am

    Delicious!! Thanks for sharing! I found you on TT&J and I’m following your now!

    Reply
  25. Jenn says

    October 1, 2011 at 2:08 am

    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!

    Reply
  26. Desiree @ The 36th Avenue says

    October 1, 2011 at 5:51 am

    Brandy, I’ll be featuring your treat tomorrow… I hope you like STICKERS because you just got one!

    Reply
  27. Angela @ The Not So Functional Housewife says

    October 1, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    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

    Reply
  28. [email protected] says

    October 2, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    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

    Reply
  29. The Better Baker says

    October 3, 2011 at 12:42 am

    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.

    Reply
  30. The Better Baker says

    October 3, 2011 at 12:42 am

    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.

    Reply
  31. Mrs Happy Homemaker says

    October 3, 2011 at 11:32 am

    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!

    Reply
  32. Amber *SaltTree* says

    October 3, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    oh wow! that’s tooo easy not to try!

    Reply
  33. Abby says

    October 3, 2011 at 2:48 pm

    Butterfingers are made out of candy corn? I would have never guessed! Thank you for sharing this great recipe.

    Reply
  34. [email protected] says

    October 3, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    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!!

    Reply
  35. Kim says

    October 3, 2011 at 6:41 pm

    ohhh these look sooo good!

    Reply
  36. Annalyn says

    October 3, 2011 at 11:50 pm

    I made these today and they taste awesome! They aren’t quite as cute as yours, but they taste amazing!

    Reply
  37. Marsha says

    October 4, 2011 at 3:48 am

    My husband likes Butterfingers, so I’m going to have to try these!

    Reply
  38. Rachael @ The Little Birdie says

    October 4, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    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

    Reply
  39. TeenaBugg38 says

    October 5, 2011 at 12:29 am

    Found my way here via tip junkie….this looks amazing!!!!! Gotta try it, butterfinger is my kids fave!!

    Reply
  40. ryobious says

    October 5, 2011 at 12:10 pm

    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

    Reply
  41. moonsword says

    October 6, 2011 at 7:28 am

    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!

    Reply
  42. Jerri says

    October 6, 2011 at 1:15 pm

    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

    Reply
  43. Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says

    October 7, 2011 at 3:30 am

    All I have to say is oh dear 🙂

    Reply
  44. The Answer Is Chocolate says

    October 8, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    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!

    Reply
  45. ~Iffy~ @ StayAtHomeNation says

    October 8, 2011 at 9:24 pm

    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

    Reply
  46. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    October 10, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    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!

    Reply
  47. The Answer Is Chocolate says

    October 10, 2011 at 10:58 pm

    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!

    Reply
  48. The 21st Century Housewife© says

    October 11, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    These sound like a lovely treat! Thank you for sharing them with Let’s Do Brunch. It’s lovely to discover your blog!

    Reply
  49. Jesseca says

    October 11, 2011 at 9:04 pm

    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

    Reply
  50. Cheryl @ Sew Can Do says

    October 13, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    Totally want to try these!! I’m a huge Butterfinger addict. Would love for you to link it to my Craftastic Monday party:)

    Reply
  51. Manni says

    October 15, 2011 at 5:24 pm

    absolutely love your site. You come up with some really creative stuff!! LOVE IT 🙂
    I can’t wait to read more:)

    Reply
  52. Triangle Moms on Main.com says

    October 20, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    OOOH! Cant wait to try these!

    Reply
  53. Maz says

    October 23, 2011 at 1:24 am

    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?

    Reply
  54. Mrs Happy Homemaker says

    October 23, 2011 at 11:24 pm

    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!

    Reply
  55. rebekahdawn says

    October 24, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    Yum! Never would have thought of using candy corn!

    Reply
  56. Janiece says

    October 31, 2011 at 7:49 am

    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.

    Reply
  57. Organized Island says

    September 18, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    Wow! Not only a great recipe – but a simple recipe at that! Found you on TMT!

    Reply
  58. Organized Island says

    September 18, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    Wow not only a great recipe but a simple one too! Found you on TMT! Looks yummy!

    Reply
  59. jwassom says

    November 29, 2012 at 12:42 am

    how many servings does this make?

    Reply
  60. Brandy says

    November 29, 2012 at 6:25 am

    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.

    Reply
  61. Katie M. says

    October 10, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Brandy says

      October 10, 2013 at 5:13 pm

      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!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Shandra says

        December 20, 2020 at 6:09 pm

        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

        Reply
  62. Neil D Morrison says

    July 24, 2021 at 4:06 pm

    4 stars
    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

    Reply
  63. Shayla says

    February 24, 2022 at 5:15 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Brandy says

      February 24, 2022 at 9:31 pm

      Hi! These are hard, and not as crisp as butterfingers. A little more dense. I’m sorry!

      Reply
  64. Peggy says

    September 18, 2022 at 11:43 am

    I have a question can you freeze candy corn to make this recipe later

    Reply
    • Brandy says

      September 18, 2022 at 2:55 pm

      I’ve never done that, but I don’t see why not!

      Reply

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