Description
Sweet chocolate meets crunchy Butterfinger bars in this irresistible fudge that combines creamy richness with nostalgic candy crunch. Chocolate lovers will savor each delectable bite of this simple yet indulgent dessert perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (340 grams / 12 ounces) white chocolate chips
- 1 cup (268 grams / 9.5 ounces) peanut butter
- 3 cups candy corn
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 14-ounce (397 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 cup (170 grams / 6 ounces) milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the pan by lining an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking dish with aluminum foil, ensuring complete coverage. Lightly coat the foil with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a medium saucepan, combine candy corn and peanut butter over low heat. Stir occasionally, allowing the candy corn to soften and melt into the peanut butter, creating a thick, glossy mixture (approximately 3 minutes).
- Gradually pour sweetened condensed milk into the mixture, continuing to stir constantly. Maintain a gentle simmer for about 3 minutes, ensuring the ingredients blend smoothly without reaching a full boil.
- Introduce white chocolate chips to the saucepan, stirring persistently until the mixture becomes completely smooth and creamy. Patience is crucial during this melting process.
- Transfer the fudge mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Allow to cool at room temperature for 15 minutes, then refrigerate until fully set and firm.
- For an optional chocolate enhancement, melt milk chocolate chips in the microwave, adding a small amount of vegetable oil to create a smooth consistency. Dip the bottom of each fudge piece into the melted chocolate, then place on wax paper to solidify.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by reducing candy corn if you prefer less intense sugar levels.
- Swap peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free alternative.
- Use a silicone spatula to prevent sticking and ensure smooth stirring during melting process.
- Double-check candy corn melts completely to avoid grainy texture in final fudge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg