3-Ingredient Candy Corn Butterfinger Bites

These 3-Ingredient Candy Corn Butterfinger Bites are an easy no-bake Halloween treat you'll love, no matter which side of the candy corn debate you're on!

Candy corn is a Halloween staple, even if eating it plain feels a bit like chewing on crayons. Love it or hate it, don't toss out that leftover stash - give it a second life! This quick 3-Ingredient Candy Corn Butterfinger Bites recipe melts those iconic candies down with creamy peanut butter to create a deliciously chewy treat that shockingly tastes just like a real Butterfinger. It’s some of the easiest Halloween candy you’ll ever make, and best of all, no candy thermometer is required!

These Candy Corn Butterfinger Bites are a quick, 3-ingredient Halloween treat that the whole family will love making together! Here’s a quick look at what you’ll need:

(Specific measurements and full recipe instructions are found below)

• candy corn - Use classic vanilla candy corn instead of other flavors. The candy creates the sweet base and gives these bites a chewy texture.
• creamy peanut butter - Any brand of creamy peanut butter works great, but no natural peanut butter. This adds that signature peanut flavor and softens the texture so the bites are easy to chew.
• chocolate almond bark - Chocolate almond bark, chocolate chips, or melting wafers are fine to use. I prefer to use semi-sweet chocolate to cut down on the sweetness, but you can use milk or dark chocolate instead. This will be melted down to coat the bites in a smooth chocolate shell.
• Halloween sprinkles - Optional, but adds a fun pop of holiday color to the top! 

You will also need 1-2 microwave-safe mixing bowls, spoon or hand mixer, cookie scoop, baking sheet, and parchment paper.

Pour the candy corn into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 20-second bursts, giving it a good stir after each interval until it’s completely melted and smooth. Next, add in the peanut butter and microwave for one more 20-second burst. Give it a final stir until the mixture is completely combined and silky smooth.

For extra crunch: Stir crushed corn flakes into the melted mixture!

Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature so it solidifies enough to handle. Scoop out even portions using a tablespoon cookie scoop and roll the candy corn mixture into balls. Transfer the bites onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes to cool completely.

Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals (or using a double boiler) until completely smooth. Dip each bite into the chocolate until fully coated, tapping gently against the bowl to remove any excess. Transfer the coated bite back onto the baking sheet.

Pro Tip: Rest the bite on a fork and use a spoon to pour chocolate over the top.

While the chocolate coating is still wet, quickly decorate each bite with festive Halloween sprinkles. Chill the bites in the refrigerator for about an hour so the chocolate coating can set completely.

Now you can enjoy the iconic Butterfinger experience in every single bite! The rich chocolate shell gives way to a dense, chewy center bursting with sweet, peanut buttery goodness that you'll definitely want to eat all season long.

These Candy Corn Butterfinger Bites also make a fantastic homemade Halloween gift! Simply pop a few bites into a cellophane treat bag, tie them off with festive ribbon, and attach a cute gift tag. They’re perfect for party favors, neighbor gifts, or surprising teachers and coworkers with a fun Halloween treat.

3-Ingredient Butterfinger Bites

Servings: 20 truffles
Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cool Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 cups candy corn
• 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
• 12 ounces chocolate almond bark
• Halloween sprinkles

Directions:

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Melt the candy corn in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals. Stir well after each interval until completely melted and smooth.
3. Add the peanut butter to the bowl and heat for another 20 seconds.
4. Stir the mixture well until combined.
5. Let the mixture sit until cool to the touch. 
6. Use a cookie scoop and roll the candy corn mixture into 1 inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
7. Refrigerate the bites for at least 30 minutes.
8. Melt the chocolate almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals. Stir well after each interval until completely melted and smooth.
9. Dip the chilled bites, one by one, into the melted chocolate.
10. Gently tap off excess chocolate, and place the bites back onto the baking sheet.
11. Immediately top each bite with Halloween sprinkles.
12. Allow the coating to fully set in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.

Storage: 

• Refrigerate Butterfinger Bites in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
• Freeze: Once the coating has set, Butterfinger bites can be frozen in a large zipped-top freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Whether you're looking for a quick trick-or-treat snack or a fun recipe to make with the kids, these 3-Ingredient Candy Corn Butterfinger Bites are such a fantastic no-bake Halloween treat. They’re super fast to whip up, shockingly delicious, and guaranteed to turn even the biggest candy corn skeptics into believers! If you decide to give this recipe a try, I'd love to hear all about it! Please share your creations on Instagram, Facebook, or leave a comment/photo on the project pin on Pinterest!

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