Festive Butterfinger Cookie Balls – Crunchy, chocolate-dipped holiday treats with creamy peanut-butterfinger filling

🎉 Introduction

Festive Butterfinger Cookie Balls are the ultimate no-bake holiday treat — creamy, crunchy, chocolate-dipped, and irresistibly rich. They combine smooth peanut butter, crushed Butterfinger-style candy bits, and cookie crumbs into a soft truffle-like center, then finish with a glossy chocolate shell and festive sprinkles.

These little bites are easy, freezer-friendly, perfect for cookie boxes, parties, and last-minute holiday desserts. Every ball delivers that classic Butterfinger crunch wrapped in a velvety, melt-in-your-mouth texture — a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Mixing bowl
• Rubber spatula
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Microwave-safe bowl (or double boiler)
• Cookie scoop (optional)

🛒 Ingredients

Filling

• 1½ cups creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1½ cups crushed graham cracker crumbs or vanilla cookie crumbs
• 1 cup crushed Butterfinger-style candy bars
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Chocolate Coating

• 2 cups semisweet or milk chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter (helps smooth coating)

Decorations

• Holiday sprinkles
• Crushed candy bits
• White chocolate drizzle (optional)

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Prepare the filling

In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs, vanilla, and salt.
Stir in crushed Butterfinger candy until fully combined.
The mixture should hold together like soft dough.

Step 2: Roll into balls

Scoop and roll into 1-inch balls.
Place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 3: Chill

Refrigerate 20–30 minutes (or freeze for 10 minutes).
This helps the balls keep their shape when dipping.

Step 4: Melt the chocolate

Add chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl.
Heat in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.

Step 5: Dip

Use a fork or dipping tool to coat each ball in melted chocolate.
Let excess drip off, then place back onto parchment.

Step 6: Decorate

Before the chocolate sets, add sprinkles or crushed candy.
For a decorative finish, drizzle melted white chocolate on top.

Step 7: Set

Chill 10–15 minutes or until the chocolate coating is firm.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Yield: 24–30 balls
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Chill Time: 20–30 minutes
• Total Time: ~45 minutes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
• Freeze up to 3 months — thaw in the fridge before serving.
• Keep chilled for best texture.

🥄 Variations

• White Chocolate Butterfinger Balls
  Dip in white chocolate for extra sweetness.
• Salty Crunch Twist
  Add crushed pretzels to the filling.
• Extra Peanut Butter Version
  Add an extra ¼ cup peanut butter for softer centers.
• High-Protein Option
  Add 2–3 tablespoons peanut butter powder.
• Holiday Peppermint Crunch
  Drizzle with peppermint white chocolate and add crushed candy cane.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use crunchy peanut butter?
   Yes — it adds extra texture.
2. Can I replace Butterfinger candy?
   Use any crispy peanut-butter crunch bar.
3. Will the filling be too soft?
   If so, chill longer or add more cookie crumbs.
4. Can I skip coconut oil in the chocolate?
   Yes — it simply helps create a smoother coating.
5. Can I make mini balls?
   Absolutely — bite-sized is great for parties.
6. Can I dip them twice?
   Yes — for a thicker chocolate shell.
7. Are they freezer-friendly?
   Extremely — they freeze beautifully without texture loss.
8. Can I make them nut-free?
   Use sunflower butter and nut-free crunch candy.
9. Why use graham cracker crumbs?
   They bind the filling and add flavor.
10. Can kids help make these?
    Yes — they’re perfect for family-friendly holiday baking.

🏁 Conclusion

Festive Butterfinger Cookie Balls are fun, easy, and bursting with irresistible crunchy-creamy flavor. With their smooth chocolate coating, rich peanut butter center, and holiday-ready decorations, these no-bake treats make any dessert spread feel extra special. Perfect for entertaining, gifting, or simply enjoying with a warm drink — they’re the kind of treat everyone asks for the recipe for.

Festive Butterfinger Cookie Balls – Crunchy, chocolate-dipped holiday treats with creamy peanut-butterfinger filling

Festive Butterfinger Cookie Balls are the ultimate no-bake holiday treat — creamy, crunchy, chocolate-dipped, and irresistibly rich. They combine smooth peanut butter, crushed Butterfinger-style candy bits, and cookie crumbs into a soft truffle-like center, then finish with a glossy chocolate shell and festive sprinkles. These little bites are easy, freezer-friendly, perfect for cookie boxes, parties, and last-minute holiday desserts. Every ball delivers that classic Butterfinger crunch wrapped in a velvety, melt-in-your-mouth texture — a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 20 Cookies

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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Ingredients

  

Filling

• 1½ cups creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1½ cups crushed graham cracker crumbs or vanilla cookie crumbs
• 1 cup crushed Butterfinger-style candy bars
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Chocolate Coating
• 2 cups semisweet or milk chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter helps smooth coating

Decorations

• Holiday sprinkles
• Crushed candy bits
• White chocolate drizzle optional

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Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Rubber spatula
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Microwave-safe bowl (or double boiler)
• Cookie scoop (optional)

Method

 

Step 1: Prepare the filling

1. In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs, vanilla, and salt.
2. Stir in crushed Butterfinger candy until fully combined.
3. The mixture should hold together like soft dough.

Step 2: Roll into balls

1. Scoop and roll into 1-inch balls.
2. Place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 3: Chill

1. Refrigerate 20–30 minutes (or freeze for 10 minutes).
2. This helps the balls keep their shape when dipping.

Step 4: Melt the chocolate

1. Add chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl.
2. Heat in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.

Step 5: Dip

1. Use a fork or dipping tool to coat each ball in melted chocolate.
2. Let excess drip off, then place back onto parchment.

Step 6: Decorate

1. Before the chocolate sets, add sprinkles or crushed candy.
2. For a decorative finish, drizzle melted white chocolate on top.

Step 7: Set

1. Chill 10–15 minutes or until the chocolate coating is firm.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Freeze up to 3 months — thaw in the fridge before serving.

Keep chilled for best texture.

🥄 Variations

White Chocolate Butterfinger Balls
Dip in white chocolate for extra sweetness.

Salty Crunch Twist
Add crushed pretzels to the filling.

Extra Peanut Butter Version
Add an extra ¼ cup peanut butter for softer centers.

High-Protein Option
Add 2–3 tablespoons peanut butter powder.

Holiday Peppermint Crunch
Drizzle with peppermint white chocolate and add crushed candy cane.

❓ 10 FAQs

Can I use crunchy peanut butter?
Yes — it adds extra texture.

Can I replace Butterfinger candy?
Use any crispy peanut-butter crunch bar.

Will the filling be too soft?
If so, chill longer or add more cookie crumbs.

Can I skip coconut oil in the chocolate?
Yes — it simply helps create a smoother coating.

Can I make mini balls?
Absolutely — bite-sized is great for parties.

Can I dip them twice?
Yes — for a thicker chocolate shell.

Are they freezer-friendly?
Extremely — they freeze beautifully without texture loss.

Can I make them nut-free?
Use sunflower butter and nut-free crunch candy.

Why use graham cracker crumbs?
They bind the filling and add flavor.

Can kids help make these?
Yes — they’re perfect for family-friendly holiday baking.

🏁 Conclusion

Festive Butterfinger Cookie Balls are fun, easy, and bursting with irresistible crunchy-creamy flavor. With their smooth chocolate coating, rich peanut butter center, and holiday-ready decorations, these no-bake treats make any dessert spread feel extra special. Perfect for entertaining, gifting, or simply enjoying with a warm drink — they’re the kind of treat everyone asks for the recipe for.