Homemade Butterfingers – only 3 ingredients!! Candy corn, peanut butter, and chocolate. You will be blown away with these homemade candies! They taste just like the real thing!!
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I don’t eat a lot of candy, but I LOVE Butterfingers. When I saw this recipe on a recipe forum, I knew I had to give it a try. Everyone on the board said it tasted just like a real Butterfinger. The best part? This recipe only has three ingredients!
How can you make a Butterfinger with only three ingredients?? Well, the secret ingredient is candy corn! Actually, it is melted candy corn. I would have never thought to melt candy corn, but it turns out that melted candy corn mixed with peanut butter transforms into something amazing! We were shocked at how great these tasted and how close they are to real Butterfingers. I had to give most of these away so we didn’t eat them all by ourselves.
How to Make Copycat Butterfingers with Candy Corn
These homemade candy bars are effortless to make. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt candy corn in the microwave on high 1 minute. Stir and continue cooking in 15-second intervals til melted, stirring after each interval. Add peanut butter to the bowl and stir until smooth.Â
Stir in peanut butter. Pour mixture into an 8×8 pan lined with parchment paper. Cool to room temperature. Cut into squares.
Place candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and melt candy coating according to package directions.
Using a fork, dip cut candy bars in melted chocolate candy coating. Shake off excess chocolate. Place candy bars on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Transfer the baking sheet to the fridge to chill.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- I use Peter Pan Honey Roasted Peanut Butter. Any brand will work fine.
- I have not made this with natural peanut butter, so I can not say how it would work.
- You can use smooth or crunchy peanut butter. I always use smooth.
- I use chocolate candy coating.
- You can make your own candy coating with 1 cup of chocolate chips and 1 tsp coconut oil. Melt the chocolate and oil in the microwave or in a double boiler until melted.
- Add crushed corn flakes to the peanut butter filling for a crunchy texture.
- Top the candy cars with a drizzle of chocolate or sprinkles, if desired.
- You can cut the candy into as many bars as you prefer.
Homemade Butterfinger Bites Recipe
Halloween is the perfect time to whip up a batch of homemade Butterfinger candy bars. These delicious treats are not only a great addition to your Halloween spread, but they’re also a fantastic way to put that leftover candy corn to good use. As the candy corn season winds down, transforming it into these delectable bars is a brilliant solution.Â
This is one of the best homemade treats that I have ever made. I think these would be cute made into suckers for the holidays. I am going to look for some Christmas tree candy molds and give it a try.
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Homemade Butterfingers
Ingredients:
- 1 pound candy corn
- 1 (16-oz) jar peanut butter
- 1 (16-oz) pkg chocolate candy coating
Instructions:
- Melt candy corn in microwave on high 1 minute. Stir and continue cooking in 15-second intervals til melted, stirring after each interval.
- Stir in peanut butter. Spread mixture in an 8×8 pan lined with parchment. Cool completely. Cut into squares.
- Melt candy coating according to package directions.
- Dip cut candy bars in melted chocolate candy coating. Lay on waxed paper to set.
Notes:
- I used Peter Pan Honey Roasted Peanut Butter. Any brand will work fine.
- I have not made this with natural peanut butter, so I can not say how it would work.
- You can use smooth or crunchy peanut butter. I always use smooth.
- I used chocolate candy coating to dip the candy bars into. Feel free to substitute real chocolate. I use the candy coating because it melts better.
- You can cut the candy into as many bars as you prefer.
Steph
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I just wanted to say a huge thank you! Found the recipe on Pinterest and was so excited as I have a peanut/tree nut allergic child so I figured Butterfingers were something she'd never get to experience. With recipes I can tweak them for her…and the same rang true here! After some hunting I found safe candy corn and made them using Sunbutter. I am sooooo excited to give her a try of Butterfinger deliciousness that won't send her to the hospital! I'm waiting for the mixture to cool so I can cut and dip. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I finally made this delicious recipe and I can't believe how much they taste like a real Butterfinger candy bar! I had to make a few changes to the recipe based on my lack if pantry items. I also linked your recipe and blog to my post! I'll be sick from eating too many of these by tomorrow morning!! They taste sooo good! Thanks Steph!
Were yours rock-hard? I made them yesterday using natural peanut butter and they are break-a-tooth hard! Wonder if adding more peanut butter would make them softer.
Mine were not hard. Could be the natural peanut butter. I used Jif regular peanut butter
I repinned this yesterday and so far my repin tally is at 97!! I can't wait to try it!!
A tip:
It doesn't turn out well if you use reduced fat peanut butter. It still tastes great, but gets way too hard way too fast and isn't workable or cutable. Gotta use full fat.
Hmmm…I'm skeptical on this one, but they look so good. I may have to give this one a try early November. : )
We like candy corn for about a day, then we're sick of it. I can't wait to give this a try with all the leftovers. Great post.
🙂
ButterYum
No one in our house likes candy corn, but will definitely buy them for this recipe. We all love Butterfingers. I wish it had the same texture as Butterfinger candy bars though…. I love the flakey, chewiness of them. I will be on the hunt for some candy corn… good thing Halloween isn't too far away!
WHO HAS CANDY CORN LEFTOVER AFTER HALLOWEEN?? At my house, Candy Corn never even MAKES it to Halloween!! Thx for the recipe! Can't wait to give it a try!
Made these yesterday. I used Smucker's Natural smooth peanut butter, since it's the only kind I keep on hand. When the mixture cooled, it was flaky just like the kind you buy. I think it was probably due to the pb. A pb with added sugar would add to the sweetness, but by the time the chocolate was added, this recipe was perfect! So easy and soo yummy!
Found you off Pinterest and made these days for my boyfriend's birthday. They are his favorite candy! I made it on the stove vs. microwave (sleeping baby that I can't bother!) and I think it worked well. Tasted the candy corn/pb mixture and it was GOOD. Can't wait to taste a full one! Thanks!!!
Interesting—I so dislike candy corn but LOVE Butterfingers so I'm excited to give it a try!
Jenn – thanks for stopping by the blog! I am totally addicted to interest.
These butterfingers are great! I stock up on candy corn so I can make these year round
I just found this on Pinterest! Who would have thought? I have got to try this just because it sounds so unusual with the melted candy corn, but I do love butterfingers.
Really? Melted candy corn?? 🙂 They look great, even without the flaky texture.
yummmm. I cant wait to try this out
Melissa – I believe that I have seen candy corn at Wal-Mart and Walgreens year round. I am actually looking for some today too!