Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Homemade Butterfingers

 I was very excited to come across this recipe online a few weeks ago! Butterfingers are one of my favorite treats, but I'll admit that I was hesitant when it only had 3 ingredients and one of the ingredients was candy corn. Sounded strange. I LOVE candy corn....but only because it is so bright and festive. I really don't care to eat it, so this is perfect. I can have my candy corn in cute jars for Halloween decor, then use it to make something sinful :)

But believe me, these are the real deal. So delicious! And simple to make. I wasn't sure if an 8x8 pan would be enough for me to get my Butterfingers fill, but they are very rich and we shared with friends as well.
 Candy Corn Butterfingers
1 lb. candy corn
16oz jar peanut butter (about 2 cups)
16oz pkg. chocolate candy coating or milk chocolate chips

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 8x8 pan lined with parchment. Cool completely. I refrigerated mine to speed up the process. Cut into squares. Dip in melted chocolate candy coating. Lay on waxed paper to set.
I found that it helped to refrigerate the candy corn/peanut butter mixture every few minutes while I was dipping the squares in the chocolate. They would start to soften and get sticky. 5 minutes in the refrigerator cured that and made them easy to dip again. These would be fun on lollipop sticks as well.

Enjoy!
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  1. These look so yummy! I never would have guessed to use candy corns!

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  2. I'm way too curious not to try these! Who can pass up a butterfinger? :)

    Thanks for the recipe!

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  3. I love butterfingers and cannot wait to try these! Thanks for the recipe.

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  5. I cannot wait to try these! They sound incredible!

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  7. Ohhh My Gosh...those look yummy!!!

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  8. I love your recipe! Happens to be my FAVORITE candy bar :) Would you come over to CAST PARTY WEDNESDAY tomorrow and share it with us?
    Thanks,
    I hope to see you there!
    http://ladybehindthecurtain.com

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  9. I LOVE Butterfingers!!! I am going to have to try this!!

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  10. Oh my goodness! How could you? How can I resist such temptation? I love butterfingers!

    And you know, after Halloween the price of candy corn drops to nothing, as all Halloween treats go on sale...

    Thank you for this.

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  11. Wow! Only three ingredients... sounds amazing!

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  12. So easy, so tasty! Thanks for sharing!

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  13. seriously?!? Those are so cool. I didn't notice at first the "candy corn" but that is so amazing. Thanks for the inspiration! I always enjoy stopping by your blog. I started a link party at my blog and I'd love for you to link this up. If you're interested it's http://caribbeanmissionarywife.blogspot.com/ Have a lovely day, Maria

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  14. Delicious! I would love it if you would share these at my link party that started yesterday!
    Www.projectqueen org

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  15. Oooh...I'll definitely have to try these out. Thanks for sharing!

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  16. That's sounds yummy...I love candy corn and butterfingers! Thanks for sharing. New follower, I would appreciate a follow back.

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  17. These sound super yummy! Thanks for linking up with DIY under $5!

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  19. I have never been a fan of Butterfingers but after you posted this I decided to make it anyway. They are DELICIOUS!!! They taste just like Butterfingers but better. My husband loves these! So easy to make, so inexpensive, and so yummy! We will definitely be making these again and I plan on making them to give out as small Christmas gifts. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!

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  20. I'm not a huge fan of Butterfingers, but I am way too curious about this bizarre recipe NOT to give it a try! My kids will love it, I'm sure!

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  21. Oh My, I think I may have died and have gone to heaven. I actually like candy corn, and Butterfingers are one of my favorite candies. Can't wait to try these. I am coming over from Whisking Wednesdays. Thanks for the recipe.

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  22. Homemade Butterfingers?!?! OMG I love you...and hate you too because I'm on a diet lol! I might have to splurge soon ;-)

    Thanks for linking up :)

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  23. Candy Corn? No way! This is a MUST TRY! Love it! jules

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  24. Delicious!! Thanks for sharing! I found you on TT&J and I'm following your now!

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  25. I have been wanting to try this too, but the candy corn made me nervous. Good to know that you like them. I will have to give them a try now!

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  26. Brandy, I'll be featuring your treat tomorrow... I hope you like STICKERS because you just got one!

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  27. Yummers! I would have never thought to use candy corn!

    I would love for you to stop by and link up your recipe.
    http://www.thenotsofunctionalhousewife.com/2011/09/functional-friday-linky-party-1.html

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  28. Love this! had to share on FB http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chocolate-Chocolate-and-more-Chocolate/209911669062111 Do you have a FB page for gluesticks? all I could find for you was the Jamberry Nails one, thanks

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  29. Oh YOWZA!! These are right up my alley...butterfingers are a favorite candy, and with only 3 simple ingredients...it's totally irresistible! Thanks for sharing -I came across you at Grandma Loy's Kitchen. Keep on keeping on.

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  30. Oh YOWZA!! These are right up my alley...butterfingers are a favorite candy, and with only 3 simple ingredients...it's totally irresistible! Thanks for sharing -I came across you at Grandma Loy's Kitchen. Keep on keeping on.

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  31. Yum, that looks fantastic! If you have the chance, come by & link this & anything else you have up at Makin' You Crave Monday over at MrsHappyHomemaker.com!

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  32. oh wow! that's tooo easy not to try!

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  33. Butterfingers are made out of candy corn? I would have never guessed! Thank you for sharing this great recipe.

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  34. These look amazing!! Would love if you would stop by and share these at my linky party! http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/10/bedazzle-me-monday-2_02.html

    Have a great day!!

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  36. I made these today and they taste awesome! They aren't quite as cute as yours, but they taste amazing!

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  37. My husband likes Butterfingers, so I'm going to have to try these!

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  38. YUM!! Can't wait to try these! I'm visiting from the NJAH linky party, I hope you'll pop by and say hello!

    http://littlebirdiebaby.blogspot.com/2011/10/tutorial-tuesday-linky-party-trio-of.html

    I also have a linky party every Tuesday and would love it if you'd link up your tutorial, I'm featuring recipes this week! :) xoxo

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  39. Found my way here via tip junkie....this looks amazing!!!!! Gotta try it, butterfinger is my kids fave!!

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  40. Thanks for linking up last week to my Whisking Wednesday party. I featured your recipe this week. Would love for you to grab a button and come back this week and link up a few more recipes.

    http://pinchofthisthatandtheother.blogspot.com/2011/10/whisking-wednesdays-20.html

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  41. ohgoodgolly you are a Candy Corn Goddess! Thank you for this superyummy recipe! I found some sprinkles in Wilton's Halloween Party Shop...skulls and bones and bats and punkins... that would be perfect on these little squares of Halloween heaven.
    Cheers!

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  42. I'm definitely curious and fascinated by this! We'll have to try it out soon!

    I'd love for you to stop by and link up for my Friday Favorites party

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  44. I cannot wait to try this. I love Butterfingers! Thank you for sharing at this week's BFF Open House...I think :) I could be in BIG trouble!

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  45. Brandy, you rock! I love me some butterfingers & now I can make em at home! Who would have thought candy corn...??? LOVE it! Thank you for sharing!
    I would love for you to link this up to My Favorite Things Halloween Party going on all month! I am your newest follower btw :)
    XoXo
    ~Iffy~
    www.StayAtHomeNation.blogspot.com

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  46. Yum! These look good and super easy to make. I'll have to try them. I just found your blog through Mingle Monday. Love it!

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  47. Just wanted to let you know I featured these as part of my BFF Open House wrap up and features! Thanks so much for making it such a wonderful party. Please feel free to grab a featured button from my sidebar if you would like!

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  48. These sound like a lovely treat! Thank you for sharing them with Let's Do Brunch. It's lovely to discover your blog!

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  49. These sound sooooo good, and you made them look so easy to make! I'd love if you'd share them at my new link party!

    http://www.sweettreatsandgoodeats.com/2011/10/this-weeks-rfob.html

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  50. Totally want to try these!! I'm a huge Butterfinger addict. Would love for you to link it to my Craftastic Monday party:)

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  51. absolutely love your site. You come up with some really creative stuff!! LOVE IT :)
    I can't wait to read more:)

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  53. I love peanut butter candy, and these look great! I don't think we have candy corn in New Zealand though. Anyone know of an alternative?

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  54. I have featured these on this weeks Makin' You Crave Monday. Come by & check it out when you get a chance, and Id love it if you shared more recipes this week!

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  55. Yum! Never would have thought of using candy corn!

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  56. I can not stand candy corn...but will chew through my arm to get to a butterfinger....
    guess I will have to try this one out.
    Thanks for all of your great ideas.

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  57. Wow! Not only a great recipe - but a simple recipe at that! Found you on TMT!

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  58. Wow not only a great recipe but a simple one too! Found you on TMT! Looks yummy!

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  59. how many servings does this make?

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  60. jwassom,

    I'm sorry I don't really remember. It depends on how small you cut your bars into. I think it made aroudn 18-24 for me.

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