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    Home » Recipes » Beverages

    Published: Apr 9, 2022 Modified: Oct 17, 2023 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links.

    Butterfingers Hot Chocolate

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    This Butterfingers hot chocolate is creamy, rich, and filled with a blend of chocolate and peanut butter flavors that will have you coming back for more.

    a mug filled with butterfingers hot chocolate and topped with whipped cream and crushed butterfingers candy.

    A wonderful cup of homemade hot chocolate is hard to beat, but when you add your favorite candy bar to the mix, it takes the experience to a whole new level.

    We absolutely love this Butterfinger hot chocolate recipe, and although we may not eat Butterfinger candy bars, there's nothing not to love about this delightful drink.

    As a parent who prioritizes my kids' dental health, I steer clear of hard candies and gum, but when it comes to beverages, it's a different story. They're gentler on the enamel and way easier to tidy up.

    That's why concoctions like this hot cocoa and my Easter Egg Hot Chocolate are a big hit with the kids – they're considered special treats that bring joy without any worries.

    Jump to:
    • 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🧾 Substitutions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 💭 FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Beverage Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. 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

    Ingredient Notes:

    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.

    Butterfingers bar- For that delicious peanut butter chocolate flavor, you'll want to use an actual Butterfinger candy bar. Use more for garnish if desired.

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    🧾 Substitutions

    Milk. If desired, you can you half and half, evaporated milk, dairy-free milk, whole milk, or 2%. Anything that you already have on hand is fine.

    Heavy cream. While I really enjoy using heavy cream to make the cocoa a little thicker and richer, you can just as easily replace this with more milk.

    📖 Variations

    Reduce chocolate. If you find that this drink is too rich in chocolate for you, you can make it again but omit the ¼ cup of chocolate chips.

    Add chocolate. If you want this Butterfinger hot chocolate to become even richer, you can add additional chocolate chips.

    🔪 Instructions

    Step 1: Smash your Butterfinger candy bar into small pieces. Reserve 1 tablespoon of it to the side for a garnish later.

    a metal pot with a whisk, sugar, and cocoa powder inside.

    Step 2: Over medium-low heat, in a small saucepan, add the sugar and cocoa powder.

    a saucepan filled with a chocolate powder mixture.

    Step 3: Whisk together.

    milk being whisked into a cocoa mixture in a saucepan.

    Step 4: Slowly whisk in milk and heavy cream.

    a saucepan filled with hot cocoa and a whisk.

    Step 5: Continue to whisk the mixture until the sugar and cocoa have dissolved.

    butterfinger pieces being added to a pot of hot cocoa.

    Step 6: Add chocolate chips and Butterfinger bits.

    butterfinger pieces floating in a pot of hot cocoa.

    Step 7: Whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.

    butterfingers hot chocolate in a pot next to a bar of butterfingers candy.

    Step 8: Remove cocoa from heat.

    a white mug filled with butterfingers hot chocolate next to butterfingers candy.

    Step 9: Pour cocoa into two mugs.

    Garnish with whipped cream and reserved Butterfinger pieces.

    Enjoy!

    foamy cup of butterfingers hot chocolate with whipped cream and broken candy.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    If at any point you feel like the cocoa is just too rich or sweet you can easily tone it down by adding in a little more milk.

    Depending on the size of your drinking mugs and how full you fill them you may be able to get 3 or even 4 glasses filled from this one recipe.

    💭 FAQs

    What is the difference between hot chocolate and hot cocoa?

    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.

    Should you boil milk for hot chocolate?

    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.

    What's the best milk to use for hot chocolate?

    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.

    foamy mug filled with butterfingers hot chocolate.

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    If you tried this Butterfingers Hot Chocolate, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

    📖 Recipe

    a cup of butterfinger hot chocolate with whipped cream and butterfinger crumbs.
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    Butterfingers Hot Chocolate

    This Butterfingers Hot chocolate is creamy, rich, and filled with a blend of chocolate and peanut butter flavors that will have you coming back for more.
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Servings: 2 mugs
    Calories: 940kcal
    Cost Recipe $2.84 / Serving $1.42
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    Equipment

    • Medium-sized pot
    • Whisk
    • Measuring Cups
    • Microwave safe mugs

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup Granulated sugar ($0.06)
    • ¼ cup Cocoa powder ($0.64)
    • 1 cup Heavy cream ($0.99)
    • 2 cups Whole milk ($0.38)
    • ¼ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips ($0.25)
    • 1 Regular sized butterfinger bar ($0.52)
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    Instructions

    • Begin by smashing the Butterfinger candy bar into small pieces. Set aside 1 tablespoon of these pieces for garnishing later.
    • In a medium-sized saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk together the granulated sugar and cocoa powder.
    • Gradually add the whole milk and heavy cream while continuing to whisk the mixture. Keep whisking until the sugar and cocoa have completely dissolved.
    • Now, add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and the crushed Butterfinger bits. Whisk until the chocolate is fully melted, and the mixture becomes smooth.
    • Remove the cocoa from the heat and carefully pour it into two mugs.
    • To finish, garnish your cocoa with whipped cream and the reserved Butterfinger pieces.

    Notes

    Recipe Tips:
    • Adjust the sweetness and richness by adding more milk if the cocoa is too intense.
    • Depending on your mug size and filling level, this recipe can yield 3-4 servings.
    • Ensure the milk mixture is scalded but not boiled, with a few bubbles around the edges, and no lumps of chocolate.
    Substitutions:
    • You can use various types of milk, including half and half, evaporated milk, dairy-free milk, whole milk, or 2%.
    • Replace heavy cream with more milk for a lighter version.
    Variations:
    • For a less intense chocolate flavor, omit the ¼ cup of chocolate chips.
    • If you prefer a richer cocoa, add extra chocolate chips.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1mug | Calories: 940kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 41g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 837mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 62g | Vitamin A: 2156IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 417mg | Iron: 3mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
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    Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used. To view how this recipe was calculated you can visit my Pricing Disclosure Page for more information.

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