Butterfinger Balls (Butterfinger Happiness Balls) — No-Bake Candy Bites
These Butterfinger balls combine creamy peanut butter with crunchy graham cracker crumbs and Butterfinger candy pieces, all encased in a shiny chocolate shell. Easy to make and no-bake, they travel and freeze perfectly. They can be dressed up for the holidays or simply enjoyed on a weekday.
Introduction
Butterfinger Balls are a playful and irresistible twist on classic peanut butter and graham cracker bars. The combination of creamy peanut butter and crunchy graham cracker crumbs provides a familiar base, while the addition of crushed Butterfinger candies adds a crunchy, airy texture and the unmistakable Butterfinger flavor. The chocolate coating gives them a refined finish and transforms each bite into an explosion of textures: a crisp shell, a gooey center, and crunchy candy pieces scattered throughout.
This recipe is designed to be easy to make: it uses common ingredients, requires no baking, and is perfect for parties or gifts. The technique relies on achieving the ideal texture—neither too oily nor too dry—and offers optional steps for tempering the chocolate for a professional-looking finish.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons (56 g) of unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 g) creamy peanut butter — use a classic brand (Jif, Skippy) for optimal texture
- 1 cup (120 g) of sifted icing sugar
- 3/4 cup (75 g) graham cracker crumbs (about 6 whole graham crackers, pulsed in a food processor)
- 1/2 cup (approximately 50g) of crushed Butterfinger bars (2 to 3 regular-sized bars)
- 225 g (8 oz) of chocolate bark, melting chips or chocolate chips
- Optional: extra Butterfinger pieces or coloured sprinkles, and a pinch of coarse salt for finishing.
Instructions
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