Description
These Easy Butterfinger Balls are a delightful no-bake treat combining crushed Butterfinger candy bars with creamy sweetened cream cheese, dipped in rich melted chocolate. Perfect for parties or a quick sweet craving, they require minimal prep and freezing time for a deliciously crunchy, chocolaty bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups crushed Butterfinger candy bars
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Fold in Candy: Gently fold the crushed Butterfinger candy bars into the cream cheese mixture evenly, so every bite has a crunchy candy texture.
- Form the Balls: Using your hands or a small scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls and place them spaced out on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze the Balls: Freeze the formed balls for 30 minutes to firm them up for easier coating.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring in between until fully smooth. Stir in coconut oil or vegetable oil if using, for a more liquid and glossy coating.
- Coat the Balls: Dip each frozen Butterfinger ball into the melted chocolate using a fork or skewer, ensuring full coverage, then place them back onto the parchment-lined sheet.
- Set the Coating: Refrigerate the chocolate-coated balls for 10 to 15 minutes or until the chocolate hardens completely.
- Serve or Store: Serve immediately as a delicious treat or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips for different flavor profiles.
- For a smoother chocolate coating, adding coconut or vegetable oil is optional but recommended.
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling mixture.
- The freezing step is essential to prevent the balls from falling apart when dipping in chocolate.
- Store in airtight containers to keep them fresh and prevent the chocolate from blooming.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
