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    Homemade Butterfingers with Candy Corn

    Published: Oct 16, 2011 · Modified: Jul 23, 2023 by Jenna · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    This recipe for homemade butterfingers only requires 3 ingredients. Those 3 ingredients are candy corn, creamy peanut butter and chocolate. They taste just like butterfingers you get at the store and are so simple to make. 

    Recipe for homemade butterfingers only requires 3 ingredients.
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    • Why You Will Love this Recipe
    • Ingredients Needed  
    • How to Make Homemade Butterfingers 
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    • Homemade Butterfingers

    Why You Will Love this Recipe

    If you like making your own candy instead of buying in them in the store I have lots of homemade candy recipes on this site including Homemade Twix Bars, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and, homemade Almond Joys.

    They are great not only for Halloween but you can eat these any time of the year and enjoy them. 

    Ingredients Needed  

    Candy corn is a popular confectionery product that is often associated with Halloween. It is a type of candy that is made from sugar, corn syrup, and other ingredients

    Creamy peanut butter is a popular and delicious spread that is enjoyed by many people around the world. It is made from roasted peanuts that have been ground into a smooth paste, and often contains added ingredients such as salt, sugar, and oil to enhance its flavor and texture.

    Dark chocolate is a type of chocolate that contains a high percentage of cocoa solids and little to no milk solids. It is typically known for its intense, slightly bitter taste, which makes it a favorite among chocolate lovers who appreciate its rich flavor and health benefits.

    See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    How to Make Homemade Butterfingers 

    Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch pan with wax paper.

    Melt the candy corn in the microwave in a medium bowl, stirring every 30 seconds. Continue heating for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Stir in the peanut butter until equally distributed and smooth. Pour into prepared pan and smooth. Place in the freezer for 10-20 minutes until firm.

    In the meantime line a large baking sheet with wax paper.

    Take the chilled bars out of the pan and cut them into mini Butterfinger size bars (I just eyeballed it – you can too!).

    Melt the chocolate in a clean medium bowl in the microwave stirring every 30 seconds and continuing to heat for additional 30 second bursts until smooth.

    Using a fork, dip each Butterfinger into the chocolate, turning to cover completely. Take the bar out of chocolate with fork and tap lightly on the side of the bowl so that excess chocolate falls off. Place on the wax paper lined baking sheet. Continue with Butterfingers until all are dipped. (If at any point your chocolate becomes too hard to dip, simply return it to the microwave and heat for another 10-15 seconds and stir. Do this throughout the process as needed.)

    When all bars have been dipped, place them in the freezer for an additional 5-10 minutes. Enjoy.

    Recipe FAQs

    Do candy corns melt?

    You might be asking yourself do candy corns melt? The answer is yes! All you have to do is place them in a microwave safe bowl (it’s like melting chocolate chips in the microwave) and microwave them on high for 1 minute. Remove the dish from the microwave and stir until all the candy has melted. Pretty cool huh? 

    What is the inside of butterfingers made of?

    Butterfinger candy bars are a popular treat enjoyed by many people. The filling of a Butterfinger bar is made from a mixture of peanut butter and a crispy, crunchy center made from cornflakes. The peanut butter is combined with sugar, corn syrup, and other ingredients to create a smooth, creamy consistency. The cornflakes are crushed and mixed into the peanut butter mixture, giving the filling its distinctive crispy texture.

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    Homemade Butterfingers


    ★★★★★

    4.5 from 2 reviews

    • Author: Jenna
    • Prep Time: 20 min
    • Cook Time: 5 min
    • Total Time: 25 min
    • Yield: 16 1x
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    This recipe for homemade butterfingers only requires 3 ingredients. Those 3 ingredients are candy corn, creamy peanut butter and chocolate. They taste just like butterfingers you get at the store and are so simple to make. 

     


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    Ingredients

    16 ounces, weight Candy Corn

    16 ounces, weight Creamy Peanut Butter

    3 cups Milk Or Dark Chocolate


    Instructions

    Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch pan with wax paper.

    Melt the candy corn in the microwave in a medium bowl, stirring every 30 seconds. Continue heating for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Stir in the peanut butter until equally distributed and smooth. Pour into prepared pan and smooth. Place in the freezer for 10-20 minutes until firm.

    In the meantime line a large baking sheet with wax paper.

    Take the chilled bars out of the pan and cut them into mini Butterfinger size bars (I just eyeballed it – you can too!).

    Melt the chocolate in a clean medium bowl in the microwave stirring every 30 seconds and continuing to heat for additional 30 second bursts until smooth.

    Using a fork, dip each Butterfinger into the chocolate, turning to cover completely. Take the bar out of chocolate with fork and tap lightly on the side of the bowl so that excess chocolate falls off. Place on the wax paper lined baking sheet. Continue with Butterfingers until all are dipped. (If at any point your chocolate becomes too hard to dip, simply return it to the microwave and heat for another 10-15 seconds and stir. Do this throughout the process as needed.)

    When all bars have been dipped, place them in the freezer for an additional 5-10 minutes. Enjoy.


    • Category: Easy
    • Method: No Bake
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bar
    • Calories: 240
    • Sugar: 31g
    • Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Carbohydrates: 35g
    • Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 5g

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    Comments

    1. Jenna says

      November 28, 2022 at 7:07 am

      Thanks Jean!

    2. Jean says

      November 27, 2022 at 5:37 pm

      I made these over the weekend! Our family could not believe how fantastic they were! They taste exactly like a butterfinger candy bar! This is my new candy go to!

      ★★★★★

    3. Jenna says

      October 22, 2020 at 1:13 pm

      I have only tried this with creamy peanut butter.

    4. Dana says

      October 22, 2020 at 1:10 pm

      Can you use peanut butter with peanuts

    5. Pat Hemmer says

      October 07, 2020 at 3:34 pm

      Love this recipe, however I've found that using a double boiler to melt candy corns really saves on the old arms.

      ★★★★

    6. Celia says

      November 01, 2019 at 8:58 pm

      Candy corn has artificial dyes. Butterfingers don’t.

    7. jgisvold says

      October 26, 2011 at 8:21 am

      No, I don't mind. Go ahead and pin all you want! 🙂

    8. Trina says

      October 26, 2011 at 7:48 am

      This looks really good! I've shared it on Pinterest - hope you don't mind!

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