That chocolate shell isn’t fancy “bean-to-bar” artisan stuff. It’s a compound coating. That means it’s a blend of cocoa powder, vegetable oil, and sugar. It’s designed to melt quickly on your tongue and not smear your fingers too badly.
The coating is thin on purpose. You need just enough chocolate to hug the filling, not overwhelm it. It’s the supporting actor. The peanut butter is the star, even if it’s a crumbly, messy star.
Quirky Fact: The “One in a Million” Origin
Did you know the name “Butterfinger” comes from a 1920s slang term? A “butterfinger” was someone who dropped things. The candy’s inventors thought the bar was so crisp, it would make you drop it.
That’s history you can eat! They literally named a candy after clumsiness. That’s either brilliant or brilliantly accidental.
How to Make Homemade Butterfinger! - YouTube
