Homemade Butterfingers Recipe (2024)

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You can make your very own homemade butterfingers! This copycat version contains only 3 ingredients and does not require corn syrup. Can you guess the secret ingredient?!

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Original recipe: November 2011 | Updated: October 2022

Why This Recipe Works

If you ask me what my favorite candy is, I will probably give you a dozen different answers. Rolos, Starburst, Dots, Twix and Butterfinger Candy Bars are all at the top of my list.

I’m not just a salad connoisseur, candy is also a personal specialty. I have 36 years of candy-eating experience and a mouth full of fillings to back that up. Plus, it’s in my genes. My dad loves candy even more than I do.

There was a greasy (delicious) little eatery on Main Street in our small Iowa town growing up where the entire town ate supper at least once a week.

Back then, they made “tornadoes,” which were the equivalent to a DQ blizzard. My dad would often go to Cliff’s to get me a Butterfinger Tornado, and perhaps a treat for himself.

Eventually we stopped having Cliff’s make our tornadoes, and my dad starting making them at home. I recall asking him to make me a lot of Butterfinger Tornadoes in the years that followed.

You can imagine my delighted surprise when I learned recently how easy it is to make Butterfinger candy bars at home and how much they taste like the real deal!

Homemade Butterfinger Ingredients

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Ever wonder what’s in a butterfinger? Three simple ingredients, that’s all you need to make these delicious homemade candy bars.

  • Candy corn (use up your leftover Halloween candy!)
  • Creamy peanut butter
  • Milk chocolate

How To Make Homemade Butterfingers

Step 1

Melt candy corn by placing it in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute, followed by 30-second bursts until the candy is melted. Stir until creamy.

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Step 2

Add the peanut butter and stir until completely combined and creamy. Microwave the peanut butter mixture for 30 seconds longer, if necessary. Pour the mixture into a parchment paper lined 8×8 baking dish.

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Allow to sit for an hour and a half, until it has cooled completely. Remove from pan and cut into 2×1-inch pieces using a sharp knife. Wipe excess crumbs off of the candy pieces.

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Step 3

In a medium bowl, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave for 1 minute, followed by 30-second intervals until it is smooth and creamy when stirred. Stab the bottoms of the candy pieces with a small fork.

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Dip candies into the melted chocolate to coat completely, allowing excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. Carefully set on a wax-paper-lined baking sheet and allow to cool to room temperature.

Once I had all of my candy bars made, I placed the entire baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes so they could set.

Recipe Notes

  • Corn-on-the-cob skewers or toothpicks worked great for dipping the hardened peanut butter mixture into the chocolate.
  • Add up to 1 cup of crushed corn flakes or rice krispies cereal to add crunch to the candy bars. This will add a touch of added flavor, too!
  • Try replacing creamy with crunchy peanut butter for added crunchy texture.

Homemade Butterfinger Recipe Without Candy Corn

Using candy corn is ideal for best results, but if you can’t find or eat this ingredient replace it with 1 cup of maple syrup or honey. Bring it to a boil over medium heat on the stove top until it reaches 300 degrees F. Use a candy thermometer to measure the temp!

Once the thermometer says 300 degrees, remove pan from the heat and stir in the peanut butter. Pour into a parchment lined dish and follow the remaining instructions as directed below.

How To Store Homemade Butterfingers

Store in a sealed container in the fridge or at room temperature. If you leave them in the fridge, your bars will be more crispy, rather than chewy if left on the counter. They should be good for 3-5 days.

I’m warning you right now, it will be hard not to over-indulge. Have people available to share these with!

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Candy Corn Desserts

If you have leftover candy corn on your hands, here are some more great options for using it up!

  • Chocolate Candy Corn Cookies
  • Candy Corn Cake
  • Butterfinger Bites

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Fall is my favorite time of year – with bonfires, cool, crisp weather and ah-mazing foods that scream fall! Check out a few of my favorites to share with you.

  • Best Pumpkin Bars
  • Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
  • Halloween Snack Mix
  • Cinnamon Baked Apple Slices
  • Apple Pie Jam
  • Fall Potpourri
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Homemade Butterfinger Candy Bars Recipe

You can make your own Butterfinger Candy Bar! Only THREE ingredients! It’s a dream come true with your favorite candy bar made in your own kitchen. Can you guess the secret ingredient?!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours hours

Servings: 30

Calories: 244kcal

Author: Megan Porta

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups candy corn
  • 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 24 oz milk chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Place the candy corn in a medium microwaveable bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute, followed by 30-second bursts until it is melted. Stir until creamy.

  • Add the peanut butter and stir until completely combined. Pour mixture into a parchment-lined 8×8 baking dish. Allow to cool for an hour and a half. Remove from pan and cut into 2×1-inch pieces, using a sharp knife. Wipe excess crumbs from candy pieces.

  • In a medium bowl, melt the chocolate in the microwave for 1 minute, followed by 30-second bursts until it is smooth and creamy when stirred. Using a small fork, impale bottoms of candies and dip them into the melted chocolate. Coat completely.

  • Set on wax paper-lined baking sheet for cooling. Place in refrigerator for 30 minutes until set. Store in a sealed container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Corn-on-the-cob skewers worked great for this. Dip candies into the melted chocolate to coat completely. Carefully set on a wax-paper-lined baking sheet and allow to cool.
  • Store in a sealed container in the fridge or at room temperature. If you leave them in the fridge, your bars will be more crispy, rather than chewy if left on the counter. They will be good for 3-5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg

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Homemade Butterfingers Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What are the ingredients in Butterfingers? ›

CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, PEANUTS, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM KERNEL AND PALM OIL), PEANUT FLOUR, NONFAT MILK, LESS THAN 2% OF COCOA, MILK, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO COLOR.

What are the layers in Butterfinger? ›

It consists of a layered crisp peanut butter core covered in a "chocolatey" coating (it is not eligible to be referred to as chocolate, as it contains no cocoa butter). It was invented by Otto Schnering of the Curtiss Candy Company in 1923. The name was chosen by a popularity contest.

What is the crispy part of a Butterfinger? ›

It's butter, specifically peanut butter. Now, you're probably wondering, “I've never had peanut butter that sweet and crunchy. Surely, there's more to it.” And you're right—Butterfingers' unique crunch and satisfying snap are enhanced by a special ingredient: corn flakes.

What is the oldest candy bar? ›

Fry & Sons and currently manufactured by Cadbury. Launched in 1866—nineteen years after Fry's created the first moulded, solid chocolate eating bar (in 1847)— Fry's Chocolate Cream is the first mass-produced chocolate bar and is the world's oldest chocolate bar brand.

Why were Butterfingers discontinued? ›

In reply to a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the candy manufacturer stated, "Sadly, Butterfinger BB's were discontinued due to low sales." Despite the clear-cut answer, others have their own opinions on the discontinuation, such as the possibility that the snacks pose a choking hazard.

What flavor is the inside of a Butterfinger? ›

The original Butterfinger candy bar is a popular American candy known for its unique flaky, crispy peanut butter-flavored center covered in a layer of chocolate.

What is the Hershey's version of Butterfinger? ›

5th Avenue (candy)
A candy bar with layers of crunchy peanut butter covered in milk chocolate
OwnerThe Hershey Company
Produced byThe Hershey Company
CountryUnited States
Introduced1936
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Why do butterfingers taste so good? ›

"The Ferraro philosophy is that quality always wins." Those higher quality ingredients include U.S.-grown jumbo peanuts which, according to Mandel, allow for a more "uniform and well-rounded roast." The cocoa in the chocolate-y (not technically full-on "chocolate") coating has been upgraded as has the amount of milk in ...

What is a fun fact about Butterfingers? ›

The popular candy was created in 1922 by Otto Schnering, who also developed the Baby Ruth. His Curtiss Candy Company, based in Chicago, ran a contest to name the bar. At the time sportscasters began using the term “butterfingers” to describe players who couldn't hold onto the ball.

Are Butterfingers discontinued? ›

It's true that BB's are no more, and there's no indication that the once-beloved candy will ever make its auspicious return.

Is a chick-o-stick the inside of a Butterfinger? ›

Atkinson Candy Company's Chick-O-Sticks are crunchy and have the same flaky texture of the inside of a Butterfinger candy bar, with a hint of coconut added into the mix. Chick-O-Stick are widely distributed at convenience stores, candy shops, and you can also find them online at Amazon.

What nut is in Butterfinger? ›

Crispety, crunchety, peanut buttery bar covered in a rich, chocolatey coating made with cocoa.

Who is the largest candy company in the world? ›

Mars Wrigley Confectionery

What is the difference between Chico stick and Butterfinger? ›

The Butterfinger is the more delicate of the two, with a more refined, buttery flavor. The Chick-O-Stick is denser and, especially as it ages, has a tendency to become stick-in-your-molars chewy after the first couple of chomps.

What is the healthiest candy bar to eat? ›

Just about any food, including candy bars, can be incorporated into a nutritious and balanced diet in moderation — especially when you choose healthy candy bars.
  • How We Chose.
  • Unreal Dark Chocolate Coconut Bars.
  • Zolli Peanut Butter Cups.
  • Endangered Species Extreme Dark Chocolate Bites.
  • Smart Sweets Sweet Fish.

Does Butterfinger have bioengineered ingredients? ›

CORNSTARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS, MONOGLYCERIDES, TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), ANNATO COLOR. ALLERGENS: CONTAINS: PEANUT, MILK, AND SOY. Produced with Genetic Engineering. Partially Produced with Genetic Engineering.

Is there dairy in Butterfingers? ›

From the Package

CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, GROUND ROASTED PEANUTS, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, COCOA, MOLASSES, LESS THAN 1% OF DAIRY PRODUCT SOLIDS, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, SALT, NONFAT MILK, SOY LECITHIN, MONOGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO COLOR, CORNSTARCH, SOYBEAN OIL, TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS).

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