If you love peanut butter and chocolate, these Easy Butterfinger Balls are about to become your favorite no-bake dessert. Each bite is the perfect mix of creamy, crunchy, and sweet — a peanut butter truffle rolled with crushed Butterfinger candy bars and dipped in silky melted chocolate. They’re bite-sized, indulgent, and unbelievably easy to make!

This recipe takes everything you adore about Butterfinger candy bars and transforms it into rich, homemade candy bites. They’re perfect for the holidays, gifting, parties, or simply treating yourself after dinner. The best part? You don’t even need to turn on the oven!

Why You’ll Love These Easy Butterfinger Balls

🍫 No baking required: Perfect for hot days or quick desserts.
🥜 Full of peanut butter flavor: Creamy, nutty, and perfectly balanced with chocolate.
✨ Crunchy & creamy: The crushed Butterfingers add an irresistible texture.
🎁 Perfect for sharing: Great for party trays, edible gifts, or cookie swaps.
⏱️ Quick to make: Only 30 minutes start to finish.
🌾 Gluten-free: Naturally gluten-free when using GF chocolate and candy bars.

Time Needed

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 24 candy balls

Ingredients

1 cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
6 Butterfinger candy bars, finely crushed
12 ounces semisweet or milk chocolate (for dipping)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Mix the base In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Beat or stir until smooth and creamy. The mixture should be thick enough to roll into balls.
Fold in the Butterfinger pieces Stir in the crushed Butterfinger candy bars until evenly mixed throughout the peanut butter mixture. The candy adds both crunch and that classic toffee-like flavor.
Form the balls Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll into smooth balls. Place them on the prepared sheet.
Chill to set Refrigerate the balls for 20–30 minutes until firm. This helps them hold their shape for dipping.
Coat in chocolate Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each. Using a fork, dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate and tap off excess. Place back on the parchment paper.
Add the finishing touch Sprinkle extra crushed Butterfinger pieces on top while the chocolate is still soft. Chill until set — about 30 minutes — then serve and enjoy!

Tips from Chef Emma

For a darker chocolate finish, use semisweet or bittersweet chips instead of milk chocolate.
Keep your peanut butter mixture chilled if it becomes too soft to roll.
To make them bite-sized for parties, roll smaller 1-inch balls.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days, or freeze up to 2 months.

Fun Variations

White Chocolate Butterfinger Balls: Dip in melted white chocolate for a sweet twist.
Salted Caramel Drizzle: Drizzle with caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt.
Reese’s Remix: Swap Butterfingers for crushed Reese’s cups for a softer, fudgier texture.

Nutrition Info per Serving

Serving Size: 1 ball
Calories: 185
Carbohydrates: 18g
Sugars: 16g
Fat: 11g
Protein: 3g
Sodium: 85mg

Final Thoughts

These Easy Butterfinger Balls are everything you want in a sweet treat — creamy, crunchy, chocolatey, and no-bake! Whether you’re gifting them for the holidays or sneaking a few from the fridge late at night, they deliver the perfect bite of peanut butter bliss. Save this recipe for your next no-bake dessert day — your sweet tooth will thank you!