You can make Homemade Butterfingers with just three ingredients! Candy corn, peanut butter, and chocolate give these homemade candy bars their delicious taste. Get ready to create this easy and delicious Butterfinger recipe in your own kitchen.
Did you know that you can do more with candy corn other than just eat it? I mean we all know candy corn is delicious in things like this candy corn popcorn or this candy pizza. And it's also perfect for decorating things like a Reese's turkey.
But did you know that you can turn candy corn into a copycat Butterfinger bar??? I was so excited when I found out you could turn candy corn into this delicious three ingredient dessert.
Why we Love these Candy Bars
We always have a few leftover bags of candy corn after fall is over, so this butterfinger recipe is the perfect way to turn them into a unique and delicious treat.
And yes, they actually do taste just like a Butterfinger candy bar! They have a slight crunchy texture, and the flavor is spot on. In fact, we brought a batch of these Butterfinger candy bars to our small group last weekend, and everyone was raving over them!
What are Butterfingers?
Butterfinger candy bars has been around since the 1920's. These candy bars have a crispy, peanut butter layer that is covered in chocolate.
The crunchy orange filling is made by combining a cooked hard candy with peanut butter.
Butterfinger Ingredients
If you want to make Butterfingers at home, you will only need three ingredients. Mix these together to achieve the same texture and taste as the candy bars in the store.
- Candy Corn - Use traditional candy corn, not any of the flavored ones. Some grocery stores carry this candy year round.
- Peanut Butter - Creamy works best, but a crunchy peanut butter would give the candy bars a little bit more of a crunch.
- Chocolate Melting Wafers - Use a good quality of chocolate to coat these Butterfinger bites. Our favorite brand is Ghirardelli because they melt so smooth and taste delicious. Want to make white chocolate Butterfinger bars? Use white chocolate melting wafers.
How to make Homemade Butterfingers
These homemade Butterfinger candy bars can be made and chilling on your counter in a matter of minutes. It's as simple as melting the two ingredients until creamy, then dipping the cooled mixture in chocolate.
Step One: Melt
- Place one cup of candy corn and one cup of creamy peanut butter in a small saucepan.
- Stir over low-medium heat until it is melted and creamy.
Step Two: Cool
- Pour the hot candy into a foil lined 8x8 pan. Let it cool completely while sitting at room temperature.
- Lift the foil and candy out of the pan and pull the foil away from the edges.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the block into 24 mini bars.
Step Three: Dip
- Melt the chocolate melting wafers in the microwave according to the package directions.
- Dip each candy bar into the melted chocolate and tap off the excess before placing it on a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet.
- Let the chocolate set before storing the homemade butterfinger bites in a container or bag.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these candy bars peanut free?
You sure can. I have had readers successfully use cashew butter to make these homemade Butterfinger bites.
Can I make these into fun holiday shapes?
Definitely!!! You can press the Butterfinger mixture into candy molds before it is completely cooled. Some popular shapes are eggs for Easter, skulls for Halloween, and bells for Christmas.
- Paint the inside of a candy mold with different colored melted chocolate using a candy paint brush.
- Refrigerate the mold for 5 minutes.
- Brush a second coat of melted chocolate into the candy molds, so it has a thick layer. Set aside.
- Heat the candy corn and peanut butter until melted and creamy. Let the mixture cool, but DO NOT let it harden. It needs to be pliable, so you can press and shape it.
- Press small pieces of the Butterfinger candy into the painted candy mold.
- Cover the back with more melted chocolate and refrigerate for 5 minutes before popping them out of the mold.
How long do these homemade candy bars last?
I don't know. We actually eat them too quickly to find out. LOL! Actually, they should keep for 5-6 days in a sealed container on the counter or up to 2 weeks if refrigerated.
More Homemade Candy Recipes
- Peppermint Creams
- Peanut Butter Balls
- Cookie Dough Truffles
- Coconut Cream Eggs
- Take 5 Bar
- Mickey Mouse Cake Pops
- Reese's Truffle recipe
- Amish Peanut Butter Eggs
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Recipe
Homemade Butterfinger Recipe
You can make these Homemade Butterfingers with just three ingredients! Candy corn, peanut butter, and chocolate give these homemade candy bars their delicious taste. Get ready to create this easy and delicious Butterfinger recipe in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 pan with foil. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, heat the candy corn and peanut butter over low-medium heat until melted, stirring often.
- Pour into the prepared pan and let cool completely.
- Remove the foil and candy from the pan. Cut into 24 small bars using a long sharp knife.
- Melt the chocolate wafers according to the package directions.
- Dip the candy bars one at a time into the melted chocolate making sure to cover all sides.
- Lift out with a fork and gently tap the handle of the fork on the side of the bowl to remove the excess chocolate.
- Place the candy bars on parchment paper and let set.
Notes
- Need a peanut free candy? Use cashew butter in place of the peanut butter.
- Make the candy bars into fun shapes by paint the inside of candy molds with melted chocolate. Refrigerate for 5 minutes. Press the cooled Butterfinger mixture into the candy molds. (If the mixture is too hard, you can microwave it for a few seconds until pliable but not hot. Cover the tops with melted chocolate. Refrigerate 5 minutes before trying to remove from the candy molds.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 132Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 58mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 12gProtein: 3g
*The post and recipe for Homemade Butterfingers was originally posted on October 26, 2010. The pictures and post were updated and republished on October 23, 2018.
sherri
I'm intrigued....I absolutely love Buttterfingers, but I'm one of those that really do not like Candy Corn in the least!
So...they really don't taste like Candy Corn and are just like Butterfingers?
Jocelyn
I honestly don't think they taste like candy corn at all. It's crazy how much they taste like a Butterfinger candy bar! I hope you are intrigued enough to give it a try!
Lynn Smith
Can I use chocolate chips for the chocolate
Jocelyn
Yes, that will work fine. You may need to add a little bit of shortening or coconut oil to thin it out slightly. The chocolate chips may make the coating a little bit more melting when you are eating them.
Pamela miller
What can you use in place of the candy corn?
Jocelyn
There is no substitute for the candy corn in this recipe. The melted candy corn mixed with peanut butter is what makes this taste just like a butterfinger bar.
Mj
They taste just like Butterfingers ! I had to make a batch just to prove it!! These are great and easy to make
Kathleen M holmes
I made homemade Butterfingers tonight but it told me to milk candy corn and a little bit of water in a pan and then in a separate pan put peanut butter and cocoa powder and then mix all of it together and pour over corn flakes didn't have the orange color inside and taste like peanut butter we'll see you tomorrow I'm bringing it to work if people like it!?!?
Nicole
I made these for my husband. He loves Butterfingers but developed a peanut allergy years ago. I subbed cashew butter. He couldn’t get over that he could have his favorite candy again. Thank you!
Jocelyn
Yay! That's awesome. Thank you so much for coming back and leaving a comment. I love hearing that!!!!
Vonnie
I made these an used wow butter..its totally nut free from all nuts..tastes exactly like peanut butter ..I love it..its made in a nut free environment.. they turned out GREAT.. thank you for the revipe
Winter
Girl...you are so creative! 🙂
shopannies
these are adorable
Kristy
How do you get your icing looking so perfect?
Heather at Dragonfly Designs
Love, love, love these! Thanks for linking up!
Jami
Well, you've done it again! These are amazing. Can I come over for dessert some time? 🙂
Kim
On the thumbnail, I thought this was Sponge Bob peeking at a cupcake... Too cute, I'm going to check out the recipe, sounds divine.
Susan @ Entertain Exchange
I love these they are so cute!
Susan,
Jocelyn
With your love of owls (I agree, they're so adorable) and cupcakes, you've got to check out these adorable owl cupcakes. I might have to make some of these this weekend. You may have already seen this, but here's the link: http://onecharmingparty.com/2010/10/21/halloween-school-party-food-station/
There's also a link to a Halloween trick or treat bag tutorial that's an owl bag. Just thought I'd share!
Lisa
Homemade butterfingers and cupcakes too, this sounds too good to be true.
Christy
i have heard tyra say that..as i am switching channels...but never knew what the heck she meant. i'm not sure i get it even now 😉 these cupcakes are adorable...i love the google eyes! thank you for sharing this fun recipe and the fabulousness of smizing with tuesday night supper club
Janet
I love the eyes! My kids would love these!
Debbie
Smizing sounds freaky to me. Can't wait to see the photos.
Those cupcakes are incredible.
wacki04
These are DARLING! I love them, how creative!!
Erin
Oh my gosh! Sounds absolutely amazing! I love Butterfingers!
Amy Meyer
They are adorable! I love the eyes!
Nikki
They are almost too cute to eat!!!! But I'll manage! 😉 Thanks so much for linking up to gettin' crafty on hump day! 🙂
Our Crazy Bunch
Hi I'm a new follower. Those cupcakes look too cute to eat.
Shanee
Hi! I'm your newest follower from the Wednesday Blog Hops!