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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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!