Description
These old-fashioned no bake Butterfinger balls are crunchy, creamy, chocolate-dipped bites of nostalgic bliss. Made with peanut butter, crushed corn flakes, cream cheese, and chunks of Butterfinger candy, they’re a simple no-bake treat that brings big flavor with minimal effort. A holiday favorite and a kid-approved dessert—straight from Grandma’s recipe box with love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 cup coarsely crushed corn flakes
- 2 cups crushed Butterfinger candy bars
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips or almond bark (for coating)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in crushed Butterfinger candy and corn flakes.
- Chill the mixture for 15–20 minutes until firm.
- Scoop and roll into 1-inch balls; place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Melt chocolate in microwave or double boiler.
- Dip each ball in chocolate, shake off excess, and return to tray.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set.
- Store in the fridge up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Use gluten-free corn flakes for a GF version. Maple syrup adds depth; honey brings brighter sweetness choose your favorite. A pinch of salt enhances the chocolate and peanut butter combo (Grandma’s trick). Top with crushed Butterfinger before chocolate sets for a pretty finish.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, No-Bake Treats
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg