Description
This Easy Butterfinger Balls recipe is a no-bake treat packed with sweet, crunchy Butterfinger candy, creamy peanut butter, and coated in smooth chocolate. Perfect for parties, holidays, or as a simple dessert, these bite-sized treats are guaranteed to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Filling:
- 8 Butterfinger candy bars, crushed (regular-sized bars)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
For the Coating:
- 2 cups chocolate chips or melting chocolate (milk, dark, or white chocolate)
- Optional toppings: crushed peanuts, sprinkles, or extra crushed Butterfinger pieces
Instructions
Step 1: Crush Butterfinger Candy Bars
- Place the Butterfinger candy bars in a food processor and pulse until finely crushed. If you don’t have a food processor, place them in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
Step 2: Mix the Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed Butterfinger bars, creamy peanut butter, and powdered sugar. Stir until the mixture forms a thick dough-like consistency.
Step 3: Shape the Balls
- Scoop small portions of the mixture (about 1 tablespoon) and roll them into bite-sized balls with your hands.
- Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 4: Chill the Balls
- Refrigerate the rolled balls for 20–30 minutes to firm them up before coating.
Step 5: Melt the Chocolate
- In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt the chocolate chips until smooth. Stir frequently to avoid burning.
Step 6: Coat the Balls
- Use a fork or skewer to dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate. Let the excess chocolate drip off before placing the coated ball back onto the parchment paper.
Step 7: Add Toppings (Optional)
- While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the balls with crushed peanuts, sprinkles, or extra Butterfinger crumbs for decoration.
Step 8: Let the Chocolate Set
- Allow the coated balls to set by refrigerating them for 15–20 minutes or letting them harden at room temperature.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or cookie butter.
- Use white chocolate or dark chocolate for the coating to switch up the flavor.
- Butterfinger balls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Butterfinger Ball (approximately 1 tablespoon-sized ball).
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g