Description
Butterfinger Balls are an easy, no-bake treat combining chopped Butterfinger candy bars with cream cheese, dipped in smooth melted chocolate and optionally decorated with sprinkles or nuts. Perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime you want a decadent, bite-sized candy with minimal effort and no baking required.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 6 Butterfinger candy bars, unwrapped and chopped into small pieces (about 1/4 inch or smaller)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Coating
- 2 cups melting wafers or chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening (1 tablespoon per cup of chocolate)
Optional Decorations
- Sprinkles
- Chopped nuts
- Crushed Butterfinger pieces
Instructions
- Chop Butterfinger Bars: Unwrap and chop the Butterfinger bars into small pieces about 1/4 inch or smaller. Use a food processor with careful pulsing if preferred, but avoid turning the candy into a paste.
- Soften Cream Cheese: Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature for at least an hour or soften it in the microwave in 15-second intervals until soft and pliable to mix easily.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped Butterfingers and softened cream cheese along with vanilla extract and salt.
- Mix Until Smooth: Use an electric mixer to beat the mixture until smooth and fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure even mixing.
- Chill Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to an hour to allow the mixture to firm up enough for shaping.
- Prepare for Shaping: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper to place the formed balls on.
- Form Balls: Use a small cookie scoop to portion out the mixture, then roll each scoop between your palms to create smooth, round balls.
- Freeze Balls: Place the shaped balls on the lined baking sheet and freeze for 15-20 minutes to make them easier to dip.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips or melting wafers with shortening by microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth. Alternatively, melt in a heat-safe bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
- Dip Balls in Chocolate: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each Butterfinger ball fully into the melted chocolate, then gently tap the utensil against the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate.
- Decorate: Place the chocolate-coated ball back on the parchment paper and immediately sprinkle with optional decorations like sprinkles, chopped nuts, or crushed Butterfinger pieces.
- Repeat Dipping & Decorating: Continue dipping and decorating all remaining balls until complete.
- Set Chocolate: Allow the chocolate coating to set completely at room temperature for about an hour or in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
- Storage: Store finished Butterfinger Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- For best results, ensure cream cheese is fully softened before mixing to avoid lumps.
- You can customize decorations based on your preferences or occasions.
- Handle chocolate carefully when melting to avoid burning; stir frequently.
- Use a small cookie scoop for evenly sized balls and easier rolling.
- Store in the fridge to maintain shape and freshness, especially in warmer climates.
