Description
Butterfinger Balls are a delightful no-bake dessert featuring a creamy mixture of crushed Nutter Butter cookies, cream cheese, and Butterfinger candy bars, all coated in smooth melted chocolate and topped with extra candy crunch. Perfect for parties or a sweet treat, these bite-sized truffles combine rich chocolate and crunchy candy for a deliciously indulgent flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Mixture
- 1 (16 oz) package Nutter Butter cookies, crushed
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup crushed Butterfinger candy bars
Coating
- 12 oz semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother chocolate)
Topping (Optional)
- Additional crushed Butterfinger candy bars for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed Nutter Butter cookies, softened cream cheese, and crushed Butterfinger candy bars. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Form the Balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls using your hands. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced to avoid sticking.
- Chill the Balls: Refrigerate or freeze the rolled balls for at least 30 minutes, or until they become firm enough to handle for dipping.
- Melt the Chocolate: While chilling, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl by heating in 30-second intervals. Stir well between each interval until the chocolate melts completely and becomes smooth. Stir in coconut oil or shortening if using, to achieve a glossy finish.
- Dip the Balls: Using a fork or dipping tool, coat each chilled ball completely with the melted chocolate. Place the coated balls back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Add Topping: Immediately sprinkle additional crushed Butterfinger candy bars over the chocolate-coated balls for an extra crunch and decorative touch, if desired.
- Final Chill: Return the coated balls to the refrigerator to chill again until the chocolate coating is fully set.
- Serve: Once set, serve the Butterfinger Balls chilled or at room temperature for a delicious and easy sweet snack.
Notes
- Store the Butterfinger Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For longer storage, you can freeze the balls for several weeks.
- You may substitute Nutter Butter cookies with graham crackers or Oreos to experiment with different flavor bases.
- If coconut oil or shortening is not available, the chocolate can be melted and used without it, though texture may vary slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg