No-Bake Butterfinger Cookies

No-Bake Butterfinger Cookies are a sweet, peanut-buttery treat with a crunchy graham cracker center, dipped in chocolate. No oven required. Perfect for easy holiday baking, last-minute desserts, or anytime you want a decadent cookie with minimal effort.

What’s your favorite candy bar? I have a top 3, and Butterfingers are one of them. So, when you mentioned no-bake cookies that taste like Butterfinger candy bars, you are speaking my love language!

This Butterfinger Cookie recipe is decades old, and is one of those recipes I pull out when I need to make something quick and easy to satisfy a sweet tooth. 

If you love easy treats that taste as if they came straight out of a candy shop, these No-Bake Butterfinger Cookies are about to become your new go-to. A handful of simple pantry ingredients come together to make a soft, peanut-buttery center with that nostalgic Butterfinger crunch. Then everything gets dipped in chocolate for the perfect finishing touch. They’re fast, fun, and dangerously addictive.

Easy Butterfinger Cookie Recipe

These are the kind of no-fuss treats you can whip up anytime. No oven, no fancy equipment, and no stress. They chill quickly, roll easily, and make a big batch for sharing. Plus, if you’re a peanut butter and chocolate person, these will absolutely hit the spot. They’re basically a no-bake Butterfinger truffle… and who’s saying no to that?

Ingredients in No-Bake Butterfinger Cookies

You will find the complete measurements and instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. 

• Creamy peanut butter – This is the base of the cookie and makes everything rich, smooth, and perfectly peanut-buttery.
• Graham cracker crumbs – They add structure, a little sweetness, and that signature Butterfinger crunch.
• Powdered sugar – Helps everything bind together while keeping the texture soft.
• Chocolate almond bark (or melting chocolate) – For dipping! It gives you that crisp chocolate shell that sets beautifully.

NOTE: Most batches of this recipe use about 12–16 ounces of almond bark, basically one standard package. If you like an extra-thick chocolate coating, go with closer to 1½ packages. It melts smoothly, coats easily, and sets fast, which is exactly what you want for no-bake cookies. Melt according to the package instructions.

How to Make No-Bake Butterfinger Cookies

Quick and Easy recipe!

Combine the peanut butter, crushed graham crackers, and powdered sugar. Stir until completely smooth and evenly combined.

Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion the dough, then roll it into smooth, tight balls. Place the on a cookie sheet covered in parchment paper, then wrap the sheet in plastic wrap.
Pop the mixture into the freezer for about one hour so the balls hold their shape when you dip them into the warm chocolate.

Melt your chocolate almond bark according to the package instructions.

Using a fork, dip each ball into the warm chocolate, letting the excess drip off. Place them on waxed paper while they set. They’ll firm up in just minutes at room temperature, or you can pop them into the fridge to speed things up.

Storage Instructions

Store your No-Bake Butterfinger Cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where they’ll stay fresh for about a week. If you like a firmer texture, keep them chilled; for a softer bite, let them rest at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.

They also freeze beautifully. Just place the dipped and set cookies in a single layer, freeze until solid, then pop them into a freezer-safe bag or container. They’ll keep for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge for the best texture. Although they’re pretty great straight from the freezer too!

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If you can’t wait to make this simple 4-ingredient Butterfinger cookie recipe, make sure you can find the recipe! Pin it to your favorite Pinterest recipe board before you go!

They are magnificent for gifting! Wrap the Butterfinger balls in a pretty jar or tin with a ribbon. They make tasty gifts for friends, neighbors, co-workers, or take them to the hostess of your next party!

Tips for Success

• Crush the graham crackers finely. A food processor works best, but a rolling pin and a zip-top bag get the job done, too.
• Chill long enough to firm the dough balls. If the dough is too soft, the balls won’t keep their shape when dipping, and they will fall apart.
• Melt the chocolate slowly. Use low heat or short microwave bursts so it doesn’t scorch.
• Use a fork for dipping. It lets the excess chocolate drip off cleanly.

Substitutions & Variations

• Use crunchy peanut butter for even more texture.
• Swap in chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon coconut oil if you don’t have almond bark.
• Add chopped Butterfinger bars to intensify the crunch and flavor.
• Try white chocolate for a fun twist.

FAQs

• Do these taste like real Butterfingers? Yes! The Graham crackers + peanut butter combo creates that light, crunchy texture that mimics the inside of a Butterfinger.
• How should I store them? Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge. They last about a week (if nobody finds them first).
• Can no-bake cookies be frozen? Absolutely. Freeze after dipping for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.
• Can I make them smaller or larger? Yes, just adjust the chilling and dipping time as needed.

These No-Bake Butterfinger Cookies are the kind of treat you’ll find yourself making again and again. Easy, chocolatey, and always a hit with anyone lucky enough to snag one. Whether you’re stocking the holiday cookie tray or just craving something sweet without turning on the oven, this little recipe delivers big. Enjoy every bite!

This recipe is part of The Sweetest Season, an event I participate in every year for Cookies for Kids’ Cancer. You will find more information under the recipe card on this amazing event and how you can help us raise money for kids with cancer. Thank you!

This recipe is part of The Sweetest Season, an annual virtual cookie swap co-hosted by Erin of The Speckled Palate and Susannah of Feast + West. Every year, food bloggers get together to share new holiday cookie recipes to make and give.

Each year, we raise money for Cookies 4 Kids’ Cancer, which is a recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to funding research for new, innovative, and less-toxic treatments for childhood cancer.

Since 2008, Cookies for Kids’ Cancer has granted nearly $18 million to pediatric cancer research in the form of 100+ research grants to leading pediatric cancer centers across the country. From these grants have stemmed 35+ treatments available to kids battling cancer today.

Help us raise money for this important cause! Donate through our fundraising page.

Another exciting thing is that Cookies for Kids’ Cancer is in a matching window with their friends at OXO, meaning OXO will be matching every dollar raised through the end of 2025, up to $100,000. Whatever money we raise will automatically double on our fundraising page!