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
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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!
quiverfullofblessings.com says
Oooh...I'll definitely have to try these out. Thanks for sharing!