This Butterfinger hot chocolate is creamy, rich, and filled with a blend of chocolate and peanut butter flavors that will have you coming back for more.
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Indulging in a cup of homemade hot chocolate is a joy, but adding your favorite candy bar elevates the experience. This Butterfinger hot chocolate recipe, paired with Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies, is a delightful treat we adore.
While we're not big on eating candy bars regularly, incorporating them into recipes like this hot cocoa adds a special touch. From Dinosaur Cupcakes with airheads to Nacho Cupcakes with Mike and Ikes, and Milk Dud Cookies and Rolo Stuffed Ritz Crackers, candy transforms into delightful homemade treats.
These creations are not only favorites among the kids but also encourage sharing. Making candies into homemade treats like this Butterfinger Hot Chocolate and Easter Egg Hot Chocolate amplifies the enjoyment and ensures everyone can partake.
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💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Perfect taste and consistency. It's not overly sweet, it's not too thick or thin and the contrast of Butterfinger's peanut butter flavor helps to balance the chocolate making it a truly enjoyable experience.
- It's simple. There are only a few ingredients needed to make this Butterfinger hot cocoa recipe. It comes together quickly too, making it perfect for any occasion.
- No hard chewy candy pieces. Whether you have fillings, braces, or just a distaste for hard candies, this drink can give you that yummy candy flavor but in a smooth, non-chewing way.
🛒 Ingredients
Cocoa powder- For a nice chocolate flavor, use cocoa powder (the baking kind).
Heavy cream- Using heavy cream will make the hot chocolate feel richer and creamier.
Semi-sweet chocolate chips- Using real chocolate chips will give us a much richer chocolate flavor.
Butterfinger bar- For that delicious peanut butter chocolate flavor, you'll want to use an actual Butterfinger candy bar. Use more for garnish if desired.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
Milk Options. Use whatever you have, whole milk, 2%, evaporated milk, dairy-free milk, or half-and-half. Whole milk gives the creamiest result, but any type will work.
Heavy Cream Swap. For a lighter drink, replace the heavy cream with additional milk. For a richer drink, keep the cream or add a splash more.
Adjust the Chocolate. Prefer a lighter cocoa? Omit the ¼ cup chocolate chips. Want it richer? Add an extra tablespoon or two of chocolate chips.
Butterfinger Flavor. Add extra crushed Butterfinger on top for a stronger peanut-butter-toffee flavor, or reduce the candy slightly for a milder version.
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Use pantry staples. Cocoa powder, milk, and sugar form the base, perfect for stretching a single candy bar into multiple servings.
Buy candy on clearance. Holiday Butterfingers (Halloween, Easter, Christmas colors) often go on sale and work exactly the same in recipes.
Swap cream when needed. Skip the heavy cream and use all milk to cut costs without losing the creamy texture.
Make it stretch. Add an extra ½ cup milk to turn this into 3-4 servings instead of two.
🥄 Instructions for Butterfinger Hot Chocolate
Step 1: Smash your Butterfinger candy bar into small pieces. Reserve 1 tablespoon of it to the side for a garnish later.
Step 2: Over medium-low heat, in a small saucepan, add the sugar and cocoa powder.
Step 3: Whisk together.
Step 4: Slowly whisk in milk and heavy cream.
Step 5: Continue to whisk the mixture until the sugar and cocoa have dissolved.
Step 6: Add chocolate chips and Butterfinger bits.
Step 7: Whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Step 8: Remove cocoa from heat.
Step 9: Pour cocoa into two mugs.
Garnish with whipped cream and reserved Butterfinger pieces.
Enjoy!
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Adjusting Cocoa Intensity: If the cocoa flavor feels too rich or sweet, simply add a bit more milk to balance it out to your taste.
- Serving Size: Depending on the size of your mugs and how full you fill them, you may be able to fill 3 or even 4 glasses from this single recipe. Adjust accordingly based on your preferences and serving needs.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
This rich Butterfinger Hot Chocolate pairs wonderfully with cozy, sweet treats. Try serving it alongside cookies, brownies, and Rice Krispie treats. For a lighter pairing, add fresh fruit or a simple charcuterie-style snack tray for balance.
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❓ Butterfinger Hot Chocolate FAQs
Hot chocolate derives its rich, indulgent flavor from melted chocolate, serving as the base of the drink. On the other hand, cocoa is typically prepared using powdered cocoa or baking cocoa, which serves as the chocolate base. Both options are delicious, but it's worth noting that one may offer a creamier and more decadent experience than the other.
You do not want your milk mixture to boil. You want to scald it, meaning that there are just a few bubbles around the edges of the pan. You also want it warm enough that everything has melted correctly and that there are no lumps of chocolate in the liquid.
You can use any milk that you would prefer for this hot chocolate recipe. I tend to prefer whole milk or 2% as that is what I have on hand but feel free to use unsweetened almond milk or even coffee creamer if preferred.
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📖 Recipe
Butterfinger Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 1 standard-size Butterfinger candy bar - ($2.28)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar - ($0.09)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder - ($0.36)
- 2 cups whole milk - ($0.40)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream - ($1.49)
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips - ($0.27)
Instructions
- Prep Candy. Crush the Butterfinger into small pieces. Set aside about 1 tablespoon for garnish.
- Mix Dry. In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, whisk together the granulated sugar and cocoa powder.
- Add Dairy. Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy whipping cream until smooth and fully combined.
- Melt Chocolate. Add the chocolate chips and crushed Butterfinger pieces. Whisk continuously until melted and smooth. Heat just until steaming with small bubbles around the edges. Do not boil.
- Serve. Remove from heat and pour into mugs. Top with whipped cream and the reserved Butterfinger pieces if desired.
Notes
- Sweetness. Adjust richness by adding more milk for a lighter cocoa.
- Chocolate Level. Reduce or increase chocolate chips to suit your taste.
- Milk Options. Half and half, evaporated milk, dairy free milk, whole milk, or 2 percent milk all work.
- Yield. Makes about 3 to 4 servings, depending on mug size.
- Texture Tip. Keep heat gentle to avoid scorching or grainy cocoa.
Nutritional Information
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