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Easy Butterfinger Balls


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: About 2025 balls 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. Scoop small portions of the mixture (about 1 tablespoon) and roll them into bite-sized balls with your hands.
  2. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 4: Chill the Balls

  1. Refrigerate the rolled balls for 20–30 minutes to firm them up before coating.

Step 5: Melt the Chocolate

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt the chocolate chips until smooth. Stir frequently to avoid burning.

Step 6: Coat the Balls

  1. 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)

  1. 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

  1. 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