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Homemade Butterfingers

Delicious Homemade Butterfingers You Can Make in Minutes

Make delightful Homemade Butterfingers with candy corn in minutes! A gluten-free treat that combines crunchy peanuts and smooth chocolate.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Setting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Roasted, Salted Peanuts Chopped
  • 1 cup Smooth Peanut Butter Not all-natural
  • 1 cup Candy Corn
For the Crunch
  • 2 cups Cornflakes Crushed lightly
For the Coating
  • 2 cups Milk Chocolate Melting Wafers Can substitute with almond bark

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch pan
  • Food Processor
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the Pan: Grease an 8x8-inch pan with shortening and line it with parchment paper. Grease the parchment too.
  2. Chop Peanuts: Pulse the roasted, salted peanuts in a food processor until finely chopped, about 10-15 seconds.
  3. Melt Peanut Butter: Microwave the smooth peanut butter for 20 seconds on 50% power; stir until creamy.
  4. Melt Candy Corn: In a bowl, microwave the candy corn in 30-40 second increments on 50% power until melted.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Stir melted candy corn into warm peanut butter and spread onto prepared parchment paper.
  6. Add Peanuts & Fold: Press chopped peanuts into the mixture and fold it in thirds, then roll it out.
  7. Incorporate Cornflakes: Press crushed cornflakes into the mixture and fold and roll out again.
  8. Set in Pan: Transfer the mixture to the pan, press down firmly, and let set for about 15 minutes.
  9. Cut & Dip: Cut the mixture into bars and dip each into melted milk chocolate wafers.
  10. Cool & Store: Allow chocolate to harden completely and store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 70mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These bars can be stored for up to a week at room temperature or kept in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. Freeze for up to 3 months if necessary.

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