Indulge in the sweet and crunchy goodness of homemade Butter Fingers candy. This easy recipe will guide you through the process of making this classic American treat. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can impress your friends and family with your own homemade candy. Enjoy the rich buttery flavor and unique texture that will make your taste buds dance.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 cups corn flakes cereal
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Directions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
- In a large saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the peanut butter until well combined.
- Add the corn flakes cereal to the peanut butter mixture and stir until fully coated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Use the back of a spoon or your hands to shape them into fingers.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butterscotch chips in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth and fully melted.
- Drizzle the melted butterscotch over the shaped candy fingers on the baking sheet.
- Allow the candy to cool and harden completely before serving. You can refrigerate them for faster cooling.
- Once hardened, carefully remove the Butter Fingers candy from the baking sheet and store in an airtight container.
Interesting Facts
Butter Fingers candy was first introduced in 1923 and became popular for its unique texture and buttery flavor.
The original Butter Fingers candy was made by dipping sticks of peanut butter-flavored candy into chocolate.
This homemade version of Butter Fingers candy gives you the freedom to customize the size and shape of your candy fingers.