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| Bite-sized Homemade Butterfinger Candies |
It's a tradition for the hubby and I to make goodie gifts for his colleagues at work. In selecting the candies to prepare for this year, I found a recipe for homemade Butterfinger candy bars. Can you say "Instant Winner?"
I thought the recipe was probably going to be difficult, costly and time-consuming. Wrong, wrong and wrong! It's easy, cheap and microwave fast!
We made a test batch and all of our taste testers recognized the "Butterfinger" flavor at once, and the most common response was, "that was like having the freshest Butterfinger candy bar ever
For the holidays, we cut the them into bite-sized pieces for presentation and decoration purposes. I added a few sprinkles to some of the candies to make them appear a little more festive. Spoiler alert...it's probably going to be in your goodie bag this Christmas!
Note - In the event you are interested in making this for the holidays and think it's too late because the candy corn is out-of-season, you can still purchase it online for a good price. Just Google it!
Note - In the event you are interested in making this for the holidays and think it's too late because the candy corn is out-of-season, you can still purchase it online for a good price. Just Google it!
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| Checking the candy corn in melting process |
Homemade Butterfinger Candies
1 lb. bag candy corn
16 oz. jar peanut butter
16 oz. jar peanut butter
16 oz. pkg. chocolate candy coating
Directions:
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| Candy is ready for dipping in the chocolate |
- Melt candy corn in microwave on high 1 minute. Stir and continue cooking in 15-20 second intervals until the candy corn has melted, stirring each time. Don't overcook or the candy will be tough instead of having a fresh, smooth creaminess.
- Stir in the peanut butter until mixture is smooth (no lumps).
- Spread candy mixture into a 8x8 parchment lined pan. Cool completely.
- Cut into squares. Dip in melted chocolate candy coating. Lay on waxed paper to set.
- Decorate as desired.
I shared this Christmas treat at these great parties!
Oh my goodness! this looks so good. I would never have figured that out on my own. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletePeggy, when I first found the recipe I knew I had to see if it really tasted like a Butterfinger and we were amazed! It tastes just like 'em!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting and stopping by!!
I've seen this recipe before, but am glad to see your testimonial. It really motivates me to give them a try. If I can get past the candy corn part--that just sounds so odd!
ReplyDeleteOh, my, I love Butterfingers! And to find that I can make them myself . . . awesome! :-)
ReplyDeleteThat looks so good, I think I will have to be on the hunt for candy corn early next year.
ReplyDeleteYummy. I love butterfingers so I will definitely be trying this recipe. I would love it if you could link this up to our linky party going on right now.
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Looks yummy !
ReplyDeleteButterfingers are one of my favorites! I hope I can find some candy corns...I don't want to wait till next year to try this!
ReplyDeleteButterfingers are the best!!! maybe I'll have to make some homemade Butterfinger ice cream!
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I've always been partial to Butterfingers! Thanks for your recipe and thank you for linking to Potpourri Friday!
ReplyDeleteWow Love the Butterfinger recipe! I may have to stop quilting long enough to make these!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up and back!
Enjoy your weekend!
Marcia, Thanks! I'm glad the recipe is tempting enough to entice you away from your passion for awhile!
ReplyDeleteI am going to try making this on Sunday! Sounds great!
ReplyDeleteJennifer,
ReplyDeleteI don't think you will be disappointed! Enjoy! Thanks so much for stopping in and commenting! I love company. I stopped by your place...hope you feel better soon. I know how it is...battling a chest cold now. Thanks for the tip on the O'Cedar refills for my Swiffer!!