I first saw this recipe floating around on Pinterest. If you aren’t sure what Pinterest is don’t try to find out. It is the most addictive site I have ever been on in my life. If you do try to find out what Pinterest is about or are already an addict make sure to add me! I am there under Jyl Nipper. It sucks you in worse than welding supplies and won’t let you go. Before you know it hours have passed and you have lots of new projects to work on.
Anyway….
…back to homemade butterfingers. Butterfingers happen to be one of my favorite candies. I was a little unsure about trying this recipe, afraid I would be disappointed and dejected. Boy Howdy was I ever wrong. I like them as much if not better. These are not hard in the center like a store bought Butterfinger and they have a wonderful taste! And, only 3 ingredients!!
Peanut Butter, Candy Corn and Chocolate Coating (I used chocolate flavored Almond Bark but you can use whatever)
Place the candy corn in a microwavable safe bowl.
Microwave the candy corn on high for about a minute. Then microwave in 30 second intervals until it is completely melted.
Oh, and ya might want to stir in between.
It is going to come out being a big orange liquidy substance.
Stir in the peanut butter.
It kinda looks like a blog of mess at this point but we are getting to the good part so just hang in there.
Pour mixture into an 8 X 8 pan lined with parchment paper.
Let it cool and harden.
Lift the parchment paper out and then cut into squares.
While your butterfinger mix is cooling you can be melting the chocolate.
I don’t have a double boiler so I just make do with what I have.
This glass bowl fits perfectly on one of my smaller stock pots making it an instant double boiler.
AS you can see there is no right or wrong way to dip them. Some of ours are completely covered, some only half covered.
We like em either way.
WARNING!!!!!
These are addictive.
Very, very addictive.
Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Homemade Butterfingers
1 lb. candy corn
16oz jar peanut butter
16oz pkg. chocolate candy coating
Melt candy corn in microwave on high 1 minute. Stir and continue cooking in 30-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. Dip in melted chocolate candy coating. Lay on waxed paper to set.
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wow, homemade butterfingers! i had no idea that this could be done. gotta try it! thanks for sharing.
oh my goodness.. this is just too yummy.. have share this one the tween who loves to cook up desserts.
Now I’m no cook. At ALL. But these just look too good not to try making! Thanks for sharing!
This looks like a fun thing to make with my kids today. With a 10 year old and a 18 year old home from college, finding something they BOTH want to do is a challenge….but this is sure to be a hit!
I love your recipe, everyone in the New Year’s party would thank you.
I believe even I can manage this one! LOL And you’re right about Pinterest. Like I wasn’t spending enough time on the Internet….
I know Tammy, it’s awful but I can’t seem to stay away. I mean even though I think it’s awful it is also the most wonderful site ever!!
And you can totally manage making these! Mine may not be the prettiest things but golly they are so stinking good its sinful!
I think I can make these. Thanks, Jyl!!
You totally can Sandra! They are super easy and delicious!!!
why did i click on this post! why!!! i have to make them.
Hehehe, Ohhhhh, but you are going to LOVE them!!!