Irresistible Butterfinger Balls

Irresistible Butterfinger Balls – Easy No-Bake Treat

If you're a Butterfinger lover, these Butterfinger Balls will quickly become your new favorite sweet treat. They’re rich, creamy, chocolatey, and perfectly crunchy thanks to the signature Butterfinger texture. Best of all? They're no-bake and incredibly easy — perfect for holidays, parties, gifting, or simply satisfying that sweet tooth.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• No baking required — just mix, roll, dip, and chill.
• Only a few simple ingredients needed.
• Perfect texture: creamy inside, chocolate shell outside.
• Make-ahead friendly — ideal for holidays and parties.
• Customizable with sprinkles, crushed candy, or drizzle.

What You Need to Make This Recipe

Exact measurements are available in the recipe card at the bottom.

• Crushed Butterfinger candy bars
• Cream cheese
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Vegetable shortening (optional)
• Butterfinger crumbs or sprinkles for decorating

How to Make This Recipe

Full step-by-step instructions can be found in the recipe card below.

1. Mix crushed Butterfingers with softened cream cheese.
2. Roll into balls and chill until firm.
3. Melt chocolate until smooth.
4. Dip chilled balls into melted chocolate.
5. Decorate if desired, then chill until set.

Expert Tips

• Chill the mixture before rolling for cleaner shaping.
• Add shortening to chocolate for a smoother coating.
• Use a fork for dipping to let excess chocolate drip off cleanly.
• Keep them refrigerated — they taste best chilled.
• Try dipping in white chocolate for a fun variation.

FAQs

Can I use Butterfinger baking bits instead of candy bars?
Yes! They work perfectly and save time on crushing.

How long do Butterfinger Balls last?
Up to 1 week in the refrigerator, or 2–3 months in the freezer.

Can I use milk chocolate instead of semi-sweet?
Absolutely — choose your favorite chocolate type.

Butterfinger Balls (No-Bake Treat)

Servings: 24 balls   |   Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups crushed Butterfinger candy bars (about 16 fun-size bars)
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp vegetable shortening (optional)
• Butterfinger crumbs or sprinkles for topping (optional)

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed Butterfingers and softened cream cheese until smooth.
2. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a wax paper–lined tray. Chill for 30 minutes.
3. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between. Add shortening if desired.
4. Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate and let excess drip off.
5. Decorate with crushed Butterfinger or sprinkles while chocolate is wet.
6. Chill for at least 1 hour until chocolate hardens.
7. Serve chilled and enjoy!