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Three ingredient HOMEMADE BUTTERFINGER CANDY BARS are such a fun treat to make with the kids. And you’ll never guess what three ingredients make up these candy bars – seriously, so crazy!
I have been 100% avoiding the Halloween candy aisle at the grocery store lately.
We recently moved to a home down a loooooooong driveway that no one is going to come down for a candy bar and I know myself…I will have that bag of candy eaten well before Trick or Treaters have a chance, anyway.
But, then, somehow I ended up with a bag of Candy Corn. Literally the worst Halloween candy ever, if you ask me.
Guess what I did with the Candy Corn? Just guess.
Yep, that’s right…I turned it into homemade Butterfinger candy bars. This recipe is so crazy, but so easy. You truly have to try it to believe it!
How do these compare to the real deal:
The flavor of these homemade candy bars is SPOT ON. No one ever believes that they’re made from candy corn!
The texture of these homemade Butterfingers is different than that of the crisp layers you get in a real Butterfinger.
When these are at room temperature, they’re a bit chewy.
When cold, they’re a bit more crunchy than crisp, but they’re fairly close to a Butterfinger.
How to Make:
Candy Corn: This recipe is very simple and the Butterfinger ingredients are not what anyone would expect, but it really does taste like the real deal! Candy corn, peanut butter, and chocolate are the only ingredients required.
- Easily melt the candy corn by placing in a microwave safe dish and heating for 1 minute. Stir and continue cooking for 30 seconds or until it has fully melted. Do NOT overcook or you’ll end up with crunchy Butterfingers. Heat long enough for it to stir down and that’s it.
Peanut Butter: Add the peanut butter to the still hot candy corn and combine, the heat from the candy corn should help to melt the peanut butter.
- If it has cooled off, return the mixture to the microwave for a short time to help it melt.
Allow To Cool: When the peanut butter and candy corn mixture are ready, spread into a 8×8 baking dish lined with parchment paper. Be sure to evenly smooth it out, and allow it to cool for one hour.
- After cooling, use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to slice the mixture into candy bar shapes.
Melted Chocolate: Now for the fun part! In a microwave safe bowl melt the chocolate candy melts, or do it on the stove in a double boiler at low heat. Once it has melted, start dipping the candy corn/peanut butter bars into the chocolate. You can either fully coat the candy bars (like the original) or you can just dunk the tops. It’s definitely less mess to just dunk the tops.
- Place coated bars on a parchment lined baking sheet and allow to cool before serving.
Helpful TipS!
- This recipe is perfect for all the left over candy corn from Halloween that nobody wants. Turn it into something even better!
- If you store these at room temperature they will have a chewier texture. Store in the refrigerator it make it crisper.
- Be careful not to overheat the candy corn mixture or it may become too crunchy.
- Did you know that these homemade Butterfinger candy bars are gluten free?
More halloween treats:
Homemade Butterfinger Candy Bars
Ingredients
- 3 cups candy corn
- 1 1/2 cups smooth peanut butter
- 2 cups chocolate candy melts for dipping
Instructions
- Place the candy corn in a large bowl and microwave for 1 minute. Stir and return to microwave. Continue heating for 30 seconds and then stirring until it is completely melted.
- Stir in the peanut butter. The heat from the candy corn should melt the peanut butter, but if not return to the microwave for 15 seconds. Stir to combine.
- Spread the mixture into an 8×8 baking dish lined with parchment paper. Smooth it out evenly in the pan. Let cool for one hour and then use a sharp knife to slice into bars.
- Melt the chocolate bark in the microwave according to package directions.
- Carefully dip the candy bars into the melted chocolate and turn to coat.
- Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and wait for the chocolate to set, 2 hours at room temperature or an hour in the fridge.
- Store at room temperature for a chewy texture or in the fridge for a more crisp texture.
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This recipe was adapted from In Katrina’s Kitchen and originally published in 2011. It’s been updated with new photos in October 2020.
DessertForTwo says
Look at the big brain on you! I had no idea the insides of butterfingers could be made with melted candy corn & peanut butter. Your kids must think you’re super mom!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
Just stumbled on your site a few days ago–I’m loving it, AND these Butterfinger bars. My theory is that the calories don’t count if you make things yourself. 🙂
KtP says
I’m sort of upset I have a billion plans for the upcoming few weeks because I want to spend all my free time making the butterfinger bars, and the pumpkin cake, and the pretzel rolls (with cheese, of course), and the mini chocolate chip pies.
Sigh. I’ll find the time somewhere! (Shakes fist at calendar)
Joanne says
I read about these on another blog earlier today…and was amazed. I am going to buy three bags of candy corn tomorrow in some kind of weird ploy to bury my intestines in homemade butterfingers. And nobody is going to stop me.
brandi says
hmmm….now there’s a reason to buy candy corn. i’m not a fan of it by itself, but i have no problems melting it down to make into butterfingers!
Alanna says
Are you a mind reader? Because I have been craving butterfingers! And now I don’t have to haul myself (and children) to the store.
Also, the ad I see under this recipe is for Jenny Craig. Snort!
shelly (cookies and cups) says
I have been dying to try this!! It seems insane that you can make Butterfinger out of candy corn!
Heather says
I am in trouble now. Those look so good and it’s even better they are homemade.
Blog is the New Black says
Ok, so I recently heard you could do this… I sort of got this result when I made candy corn blondies- the cc’s hardened and tasted like butter fingers (Almost!)
Simone says
They sure look delicious and I have to confess I still have to make a Halloween treat!
Kayla says
Ive just stumbled onto your site and im a little appalled that it wasnt stumbled sooner. Especially when this is the first recipe I see! This looks amazing!
Alli says
Wait what candy corn? I am so intrigued.
Tia @ Buttercreambarbie says
yay finally a GOOD use for candy corn!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
These look awesome and just two days ago I pinned a recipe for homemade butterfingers on my pinterest. Who knew that candy corn could be melted with PB to taste like Butterfingers. I am soooo in! Yours look awesome!
Amanda Nehls says
yum! i might have to try these, my boyfriend looooooves butterfingers! and these sounds easy to make, gotta love only 3 ingredients!