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.
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OK, when they put the candy corn on clearance the day after Halloween, I'll be there!
I used HEB candy corn and Peter pan creamy pb. THESE WERE AMAZING..I was shocked at how easy this way…Thank you SO MUCh for the recipe!!
These are easy and tasted just like butterfinger! They were even slightly flakey! I know I will make these again and again, thanks!
Some advise for those having trouble with the melted coating. Here what I do to get a good looking piece of coated candy.
1. I stick a sheet pan lined with wax paper or parchment paper in the freezer before I start the candy melting.
2. I make a double-boiler for melting the coating. I take a quart saucepan, add an inch of water in the pan and bring to a simmer on the stove. Once the water is really hot, but not boiling, I put a heat proof bowl on top of the pan of water and add the coating. At this point you can turn the stove off. Stir until melted.
3. I use a skewer and stick it into the candy square & dip to completely cover with coating. Use a couple of forks if you don't have skewers. Make sure to let the excess drip off. Place on cold sheet pan and chill until set.
Some people are saying that the candy corn was not melting right & the candy came out like a rock. If your using the microwave (various wattage) when in doubt, set the power to 50% & stir the candy every minute or so until melted. This will keep the sugar from burning and make it easy to stir in the PB and result in a candy that won't break your knife or teeth. Hope this helps the novice candy makers out there. It is a sin to waste sugar & fat deliciousness!!!!
Use a natural PB to make it flaky-er. And popping them in the freezer seemed to make them a little more flaky too. Very Yummy and the kids loved them.
I also used a mini-muffin tin (sprayed with oil) to shape them. I ran a knife around the edge to take them out– good idea to set them all on edge before you start dipping, because it gets REALLY messy. I dipped each piece in chocolate (melted choc chips with a smidge of butter added) and set them on waxed paper. I got cute little Halloween mini cup holders and they are GREAT!
Just add more peanut butter to get it flakier. Then it is more like a real butterfinger.
Yeah, these didn't work at all for me. Like Michelle said, these were super super hard to cut and eat. The flavor was butterfinger-ish but… the flaky texture actually is part of a butterfinger. Having a chewy chocolate bar that tastes like a butterfinger is not the same thing. Such a disappointment
These are AMAAAAAAZING!!! I would have NEVER guessed they could be so easy! Even my non-peanut butter liking picky husband liked them!! That is saying a LOT!! Thanks for an awesome recipe…my kids are waiting for round 2! 🙂
If you add a touch of shortening or butter it will be shinier and smoother. But don't add too much or the bark won't set! Or, you can try candy melts (usually near the bark in the store). I think it's nicer-looking.
Anyone have any hints for working with the chocolate bark? I always end up with a sticky mess…although it tastes great, I would like for it to look more appealing. Thanks!
I just made these and mine tasted just like the real thing. Mine were flaky just like Butterfingers!! So good and the taste was right on!
I don't know what I did but this was terrible. It didn't melt right then the pb wouldn't mix in. Just when I thought I had it, it is so hard that it won't cut. I think I will stick to buying butterfingers.
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Made these and they were fantastic! For those who want a little crunch (like I did), try adding in about 3/4 c. Of cocoa krispies into the candy corn/pb mix. Added just the right amount of texture and crunch. These are better than the 'real thing'.
I just made these. Mine didn't melt to well so I ended up pouring it on a lined cookie sheet. Once it cooled a little and they were still really wet, I tried forming them into pops. When those cooled I dipped them in chocolate. The texture for me came out pretty close to the real thing.