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This homemade butterfingerbonbons recipe is a crowd pleasing favorite. With just three ingredients, you’ll be surprised just how easy they are to make.
I love to share baked goods and sweet homemade treats during the holidays. They make beautiful gifts and can be easily packaged and shared with plenty of family and friends throughout the season. So here at the Smith House, it’s all aboutTruffles and Bonbons!
Before making these recipes,I had never made any truffles or bonbons. I LOVE to eat them, and I certainly enjoy the ones I’ve purchased or received from others in years gone by. But for some reason, I was a little afraid of making my own.
For one, they’re both made with chocolate–which can be finicky and hard to deal with. And two, they look complicated. I mean, seriously, I’d consider some of the beautiful truffles and bonbons I’ve seen in magazines as artwork on a plate.
But I’m happy to say that I took the plunge and went for it. And with the help from my friendly neighbors at Chocoley, I was able to easily create some beautiful and delicious desserts.
Truffle and Bonbon Basics
Since I’d never made them, I was a little skeptical about my bonbon abilities. So I first decided to study Chocoley’s website a bit, toarm myself with a few of theirtruffle and bonbon basics, and figure out just what I’d need to create the type of treats I was aiming for.
The secret? It’sthechocolate. Bada Bing Bada Boom Dipping and Coating Formularequires no tempering. It’s super easy to melt andleavesthe smooth finish I was trying to create.
Here’s the lowdown on the tools and other extras I used for my bonbons. Believe me. The tools are necessary and make the whole process way easier.So if you plan on making a variety of bonbons or truffles for the holidays, then I suggest you grab these tools to keep on hand.
3 Piece Dipping Tool SetI love these little gadgets. Not only do they keep you from making a big mess of melted chocolate everywhere, they also secure the bonbons so that dipping is easy and results in a smooth finish.
Quick-Read ThermometerAny time you work with making candy you need a good thermometer. I like this one.
Double Boiler InsertI love this insert because it fits perfectly over my pot to heat the chocolate.
Candy Parchment PaperYou’ll need some sort of heavy duty parchment paper or liners when working with chocolate. This works well for the job.
If you’re hoping to maketruffles or bonbons for Christmas gifts this year, I seriously recommend using this dipping chocolate. I usedthe assorted set (white, milk, and dark) because I’ll be creating several varieties. All three of these areperfect for melting and dipping, and hold a rich chocolatey flavor, too.
Now to the Butterfinger Bonbons recipe. I mean, who doesn’t love a Butterfinger? And with just peanut butter and candy corn, you can easily make your own.
The center of these bonbons taste exactly like a Butterfinger, but even better, they’re homemade and dipped in gourmet chocolate that’s perfect for serving at your next family gathering or packaged to give to your neighboras a sweet surprise. Here’s I make mine.
Ingredients
1 lb. candy corn
16 oz. jar creamy peanut butter
dipping chocolate
Directions
- Melt candy corn in microwave for 1 minute, stirring every 15 seconds.
- Mix in the peanut butter.
- Chill for a couple of minutes in freezer.
- Form the peanut butter mixture into small balls, set on wax or dipping paper, and place in refrigerator while preparing chocolate.
- Melt dipping chocolate as directed on packaging.
- Use dipping fork/utensil to dip chilled butterfingers balls in chocolate.
- Set on dipping paper and return to refrigerator for just a couple of minutes until hardened.
- Promptly remove from refrigerator and enjoy!
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Homemade Butterfinger Bonbons
2014-10-25 13:08:21
Ingredients
- 1 lb. candy corn
- 16 oz. jar creamy peanut butter
- dipping chocolate
Instructions
- Melt candy corn in microwave for 1 minute, stirring every 15 seconds.
- Mix in the peanut butter.
- Chill for a couple of minutes in freezer.
- Form the peanut butter mixture into small balls, set on wax or dipping paper, and place in refrigerator while preparing chocolate.
- Melt dipping chocolate as directed on packaging.
- Use dipping fork/utensil to dip chilled butterfingers balls in chocolate.
- Set on dipping paper and return to refrigerator for just a couple of minutes until hardened.
- Promptly remove from refrigerator and enjoy!
By Mitzi @WrittenReality
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FAQs
History Of 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.
What are the layers of a 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.
What is the inside of a Butterfinger called? ›
The bright orange insides of a Butterfinger are truly unique in the candy bar world. The primary ingredient of the Butterfinger insides can be found in its name: fingers. No wait, reverse that. It's butter, specifically peanut butter. Now, you're probably wondering, “I've never had peanut butter that sweet and crunchy.
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 is Butterfinger discontinued? ›
However, Butterfinger did directly address the topic on social media, explaining that the stoppage of BB's had to do with profits. 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."
What is Butterfingers slang for? ›
A butterfingers is someone with a clumsy tendency to drop things they're holding. Being a butterfingers is considered a particularly bad trait in baseball, for obvious reasons. The common use of this term by sportscasters in the 1920s inspired the name for the newly-invented candy known as Butterfinger.
Why are butterfingers so flaky? ›
The filling layers will be composed of a peanut mixture and corn flakes in place of the butter used for laminated doughs. The thin, brittle layers of the resulting candy are tender to the bite without hurting your teeth, and the cornflakes help to amplify the crunch.
Who originally made Butterfinger? ›
Butterfinger – As the Story Goes
It all began in 1923 when Otto Schnering, owner of Curtiss Candy Company, was looking for the next big hit to add to his candy bar lineup. As a result of his brainstorming, he came up with an impossible crunchy peanut butter center candy bar coated with a thin layer of milk chocolate.
What candy came out in 1964? ›
#5.
Sweetarts came in the exciting flavours of Cherry, Lemon, Lime, Orange and Grape. In 1964 a nationwide campaign was formed for Sweetarts Candy and as a result, 8 Million dollars worth of Sweetarts Candy were sold!
What is the slogan of the Butterfinger? ›
In 1999, this was changed to “Bite My Butterfinger!”, then in 2001, it was changed to "Nothing Like a Butterfinger!" Beginning in 2009, a slightly rewritten version of the "Nobody better lay a finger" slogan, "Nobody's gonna lay a finger on my Butterfinger!", was introduced.
We love Butterfingers for the “crispity, crunchity” centers that aerate the texture so the peanut flavor becomes more pronounced. And we were delighted to discover the secret ingredient in Butterfingers that gives them their unique texture is… corn flakes!
Does Hershey own Butterfinger? ›
Italian confectionary giant Ferrero SpA owns Butterfinger, Crunch, and Nerds, as well as pantry staple Nutella; Ferrero is also behind the chocolate and hazelnut candy Ferrero Rocher.
What nut is in Butterfinger? ›
Crispety, crunchety, peanut buttery bar covered in a rich, chocolatey coating made with cocoa.
Which Hershey's bar has no chocolate? ›
Hershey's Gold is a caramelized creme bar with peanut and pretzel bits. The candy bar is not made with any chocolate.
What is the hard stuff in Butterfinger? ›
We love Butterfingers for the “crispity, crunchity” centers that aerate the texture so the peanut flavor becomes more pronounced. And we were delighted to discover the secret ingredient in Butterfingers that gives them their unique texture is… corn flakes!
Why are Butterfingers so flaky? ›
The filling layers will be composed of a peanut mixture and corn flakes in place of the butter used for laminated doughs. The thin, brittle layers of the resulting candy are tender to the bite without hurting your teeth, and the cornflakes help to amplify the crunch.
Does Butterfinger have corn flakes in it? ›
Corn Syrup, Sugar, Ground Roasted Peanuts, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa, Molasses, and Less Than 1% of, Dairy Product Solids, Confectioners Corn Flakes, Nonfat Milk, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Soybean Oil, Cornstarch, Natural Flavor, Monoglycerides, TBHQ and Citric Acid (To Preserve Freshness), Annatto Color.
Is Butterfinger a caramel? ›
Butterfinger is a Chocolate Bar made by Nestlé. The bar consists of a flaky, orange-colored center, with a somewhat similar texture to crisp caramel, with a taste similar to peanut butter that is coated in compound chocolate.
