Looking for easy treats to make on these last few hot summer days? Butterfinger Cookie Dough Truffles are a sweet treat that will not last long around anyone.
I really like drinking a cup of coffee every day. It doesn’t matter if it is hot outside or not, I like the first hot cup of coffee to start the day. It kind of helps get me going for the day. Then sometimes I will have another cup of coffee later in the evening. Sometimes that one is cold, or I might go for another hot cup. The problem is if I drink regular coffee that late at night, then I am not sleepy when it comes to bed time.
It will be 11, 12, maybe 1 am, and I am still wide awake. Everyone else in my house is snoozing away while I lay there with random stuff just popping to my head.
One great thing that occurred to me on one of those nights was a cookie dough truffle filled with Butterfinger Bars.
Yes, I lay awake thinking of yummy treats to make…apparently the sugar side of my brain never sleeps.
The biggest problem with not being able to sleep. Well, besides getting very hungry thinking up all this yummy stuff! When it is time to get up in the morning and to take the kids to school, I am kind of a cranky mc-crankerson! Have you seen that sign or card that says “Don’t talk to me until I have had my coffee” ? That’s me.
Back to the truffles..Butterfinger is in my top 5 favorite candies, so this seemed like such an obvious choice for a new cookie truffle.
I started with an easy no bake cookie dough. It is the same dough that I used for these Cookie Dough S’mores. It is so easy to customize it…I hope you are ready for some more truffles. I might go truffle crazy, although I promise to try to space them out for you 🙂
Mix everything together in one bowl. You do need to let the mixture refrigerate for a little bit. It just helps the truffles stay together better when you are dipping them in melted chocolate.
The easiest way I have found to dip truffles is with a toothpick. If you have a better way, I would love to hear it. But poke the toothpick into the melted chocolate and use a spoon to cover the whole truffle. Pull it out and tap very gently on the side of the bowl. Then place them on a tray lined with wax paper. Let it sit for a few seconds before twisting the toothpick out. Don’t wait too long because you want your sprinkles to stick. And the sprinkles are what hide that toothpick hole. Another way to hide the hole is to drizzle chocolate over the top, but sprinkles are just easier and way more fun.
Don’t expect these truffles to stick around very long. Cookie dough, butterfinger, chocolate…I mean it’s only normal to eat about 10 at once. Right?
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Butterfinger cookie dough dipped in chocolate makes a great treat on a hot summer day.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon milk
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1 cup crushed Butterfinger bars
- 8 ounces chocolate CandiQuik
- chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add the vanilla, salt, and milk and cream again. Slowly beat in the flour. Stir in the Butterfinger bars by hand.
- Roll the dough into 35 truffles. Refrigerate 20-30 minutes.
- Melt the CandiQuik according to the package directions. Dip the truffles into the chocolate covering the whole truffle. Set on wax paper and top with chocolate sprinkles. Let set. Keep in a sealed container on the counter for 3-4 days. They can be refrigerated if they last longer.
Other fun ways to include Butterfinger Bars in your baking:
Peanut Butter Butterfinger Pie
Butterfinger Mousse Cheesecakes
Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff says
August 27, 2013 at 1:55 PMI believe that you and my hubby are related in some way … he would love these truffles and agree that 10 is a normal serving! If the hubby is a good boy, I will make some for him 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker says
August 30, 2013 at 1:06 PMHaha! He certainly has good taste! 😉 Let me know what you think of these if you make them!!
Wendy says
August 27, 2013 at 2:38 PMButterfingers are a favorite at our house. These look and sound delicious, Jocelyn! I am sorry that you can’t sleep, but at the same time, it is so reassuring to know that I am not the only one awake in the wee hours of the morning thinking about cookies/candy/cake! Obviously, you do some excellent middle of the night recipe development!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
August 30, 2013 at 1:09 PMThanks so much Wendy!! I think I do some of my best dessert thinking during those times when I can’t get to sleep! 😉
Sarah @ Miss CandiQuik says
August 27, 2013 at 3:00 PMLove these! Haha, I ALWAYS think of dessert ideas while I’m either A. Driving, B. Late at night. I have to remind myself to write them down otherwise I’ll lose them again. lol. Sharing these!
p.s. totally agree – toothpick is the best way to dip 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
August 30, 2013 at 1:10 PMThanks Sarah!! I totally have to write things down too, or I forget them!! I’m glad that’s not just me! 🙂
Leslie says
August 27, 2013 at 3:04 PMOh my goodness, I could lose it eating these things!… And not my weight, but all inhibition!!! I also need my coffee every single morning. 😀
Blessings,
Leslie
Jocelyn Brubaker says
August 30, 2013 at 1:13 PMHaha!! Thanks Leslie!! They really are hard to resist! And seriously, I love whoever created the first coffee drink!! 😉
Nancy [email protected] says
August 27, 2013 at 3:14 PMI always have a cup of coffee in the morning and a cup in the afternoon, helps keep me going. So glad you think of yummy treats so that way we get to enjoy them!!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
August 30, 2013 at 1:25 PMI definitely need that caffeine in the morning to help keep me going too! I’m glad you enjoy my creations!! 😉
Happy Valley Chow says
August 27, 2013 at 3:41 PMThose are some beautiful looking truffles (Look a lot better than the 180 I had to make for our wedding as favors). Great job, they sound delicious 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 1, 2013 at 1:26 AMThank you, Eric!! Wow, 180? I bet you were all truffled out after that!! 😉
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
August 27, 2013 at 4:03 PMMaybe I should start drinking coffee late at night so I can dream up of yummy treats like these!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 1, 2013 at 1:27 AMHaha, thanks Julie! You should totally try it!! 😉
Karly says
August 27, 2013 at 5:02 PMJocelyn, I would like to ask that you KNOCK IT OFF. I do not need Butterfinger Truffles screaming my name all day long like this.
Okay, fine. I do need it. I really, really do.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 1, 2013 at 1:29 AMYes. Yes, you do. I promise 😉
Mercedes says
August 27, 2013 at 5:06 PMOh my goodness, there is no way I could eat just one of these! They look delicious!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 1, 2013 at 1:37 AMThank you Mercedes!! I certainly ate more than I want to admit!! 🙂
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
August 27, 2013 at 5:35 PMI have “truffle shape” envy! I made some over the weekend, using a tooth pick and I felt like it was a sloppy mess. But I also used sprinkles to hide the tooth pick hole! Love the crushed butterfinger cookie dough!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 1, 2013 at 1:44 AMHaha, thanks Julianne! Gotta love those sprinkles that cover up so many flaws!! 😉
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork says
August 27, 2013 at 6:28 PMButterfinger never gets the same attention compared to other candy bars. These truffles look awesome!! I’m happy you have those late day coffees if you come up with stuff like this late at night 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 1, 2013 at 1:46 AMThanks Meghan!! I agree that Butterfinger doesn’t get the attention it deserves. I might just have to come up with a few more recipes involving them! 🙂
[email protected] says
August 27, 2013 at 7:52 PMHA! When I can’t sleep at night, I have some of my best food ideas. It’s crazy! Here’s to you not sleeping, because these are beyond a great idea. Butterfingers are one of my favorite candy bars ever, and I just love cookie dough truffles. Don’t even talk to me in the AM before I’ve had my coffee, either.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 1, 2013 at 1:50 AMThanks so much Marcie!! I think the nice quiet darkness helps my brain think better! 😉
Faith @ Pixie Dust Kitchen says
August 27, 2013 at 8:26 PMI lie away at night dreaming of sweets, too! It must just be a food blogger thing. I love butterfingers, these sound incredible!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 1, 2013 at 1:52 AMThanks Faith!! Too funny that so many of my bloggy friends dream up some of their yumminess late at night just like I do! 😉
Gloria @ Simply Gloria says
August 27, 2013 at 9:12 PMIt’s alright, I think we all lay awake at night and dream about what things we can create.
But of course, this is an amazing creation you have done, Jocelyn! I love anything with Butterfinger…my most favorite candy bar. Pinning onto my truffle board!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 1, 2013 at 2:01 AMThanks so much Gloria! After reading all of these comments, I definitely see I’m not alone in my late night dreaming! 😉
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
August 27, 2013 at 9:46 PMI cannot drink coffee after about 3pm or it kills me! Although I must say, I do come up with good ideas during the night when I can’t sleep too. 🙂 These truffles…really no words!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 1, 2013 at 2:02 AMThanks Dorothy!! 😉
Tieghan says
August 27, 2013 at 10:12 PMOh I wish I was thinking up good ideas at night! I need them, my ideas a slacking lately! These look awesome and I all the butterfingers!! I never think to buy any or use them in desserts, so all your butterfinger recipes excite me!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 1, 2013 at 2:05 AMThanks! I always think your recipes are amazing though girl! 😉 Haha, I don’t ever look at any dessert or sweet food without thinking of how I can re-create or use it!! 😉
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
August 27, 2013 at 10:31 PMButterfingers are in my top 5, too. I always look forward to Halloween so I have an excuse to buy a big bag of ’em. 🙂 These look crazy good!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 1, 2013 at 2:07 AMThanks Ashley!! Oh, I love all of the Halloween goodies! My kids give me a lot of their Reese’s!! 😉
Melanie @ Just Some Salt and Pepper says
August 28, 2013 at 1:04 AMI am extremely sensitive to caffeine and a complete insomniac (I’m writing this at 1 AM). I wish I had some of these truffles to keep me company!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 1, 2013 at 2:08 AMOh no!! I wish you had some of these truffles too!!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
August 28, 2013 at 7:06 AMI was lucky enough to try these, and they are freaking delicious!!! Also, I think we truly are related sometimes. I totally need my morning cup of joe before doing anything. I’m even considering putting a Keurig next to my bed, lazy much????
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 1, 2013 at 2:11 AMThanks Aimee!! Haha, I love the idea of coffee right next to the bed. Genius 😉
tanya says
August 28, 2013 at 10:25 AMFunny, when I can’t sleep I always think of food. It never helps me fall back asleep, just makes me hungry. I love Butterfingers!!! These sound so good Jocelyn!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 1, 2013 at 2:11 AMHaha, yes it makes me hungry too!!! 😉 Thanks Tanya!!
Eat Good 4 Life says
August 28, 2013 at 11:39 AMOh boy, you have the best dessert ideas. I have not made truffles in for ever. These ones look superb. I need to do some and soon 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 1, 2013 at 2:12 AMThanks Miryam!! 😉
Chels R. says
August 28, 2013 at 3:44 PMI’ve had this thing ever since I was a little girl (don’t ask me why) but I will NOT eat a candy bar that is at room temperature. It HAS to go in the freezer for at least a few days. I just like the way the chocolate and fillings taste. I like biting into a hard candy bar while it slowly warms up. It’s just amazing. Which brings me to my point. I’ve always disliked butterfingers…until a few weeks ago I randomly stuck one in the freezer. I remembered it was there a few days later and let me tell you, it was amazing frozen! Like my new fave frozen candy bar!!! I do like butterfingers in cookies and stuff, so I bet combined with the cookie dough, this would just be AMAZING!!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 1, 2013 at 1:59 AMI love putting candy bars in the freezer too! The cold candy is esp good on a hot day. I haven’t tried it with a Butterfinger yet, but now I’m definitely trying it!! Thanks Chels!!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
August 28, 2013 at 4:22 PMIm a HUGE butterfinger fan and I bet the texture they gave the middle of these truffles is just SO GOOD!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 1, 2013 at 1:57 AMThanks Averie!! It did give it the perfect texture, for sure! 😉
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
August 29, 2013 at 12:31 PMhaha I lay awake at night thinking of treats too! It’s my thinking/brainstorm time. I loved butterfingers when I was little (still do now!) they were my favorite! I would have a hard time not eating all of these!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 1, 2013 at 1:55 AMThanks Angie!! Yes, they were so very hard to resist!! 😉
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar says
August 29, 2013 at 2:21 PMWhat a great idea! They look awesome! For me, it’s normally ideas running crazy through my head that I just want to get up and make that keeps me up 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 1, 2013 at 1:54 AMThanks so much Lindsay!! Yes, I have that problem too!! 😉
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos says
August 29, 2013 at 11:50 PMButterfingers are definitely in my top 5 faves too! These look completely irresistible 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 1, 2013 at 1:53 AMThanks so much Becca!! 😉
ellyn says
August 30, 2013 at 9:45 PMDo you really use all that flour in a no bake cookie, could you substitute powdered sugar, as I don’t think raw flour would taste good?
Jocelyn Brubaker says
August 30, 2013 at 9:50 PMYes, you use that much flour in these cookies. Believe me, you will not taste it at all. Powdered sugar would make it way too sweet.
Lindsey says
September 1, 2013 at 9:34 PMI dip my truffles with fondue sticks/skewers. They are sturdy and reliable! I can’t wait to try these! So glad I found your website!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 4, 2013 at 1:08 AMGreat idea! Thanks Lindsey, very happy to have you here!! 😉
[email protected] says
September 3, 2013 at 10:02 PMSounds amazing. Butterfingers were my favorite teenaged candy bar!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 4, 2013 at 1:09 AMThanks Tonia!! 😉
Christina S says
September 4, 2013 at 1:16 AMI’m pretty sure those wire dippers for egg dying would would work really well, too. Just might do these someday.
Mackenzie says
September 4, 2013 at 1:18 PMButterfingers are definitely my favorite candy bar; these look amazing!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
September 4, 2013 at 6:04 PMAlright! That’s it! I need to eat more Butterfingers – these truffles are killing me 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
September 4, 2013 at 6:08 PMDo it, do it, do it 🙂 You know I support this decision 100%!!!
Liz Fourez says
September 5, 2013 at 9:35 AMLOVE Butterfinger! I’m sorry that you can’t sleep, but I am definitely not sorry to have this yummy recipe to try! If an extra dose of caffeine in the evenings causes you to come up with tasty treats like this, keep up with the coffee! : )
Kristen Duke says
September 9, 2013 at 10:10 PMAt least if you are kept up from coffee you come up with tasty creations such as these! I don’t think I’ve had Butterfinger with cookie dough but sounds like a yummy combo!
Ginger says
September 9, 2013 at 11:45 PMYum! Your pictures are amazing! 🙂
Linz @ Itz Linz says
December 14, 2013 at 7:52 PMwow these look absolutely amazing!!!
Taryn says
February 1, 2014 at 7:18 PMI want to try this recipe, but no where near where I live sells Candiquik. I was wondering if I’d be able to substitute something else like chocolate chips instead, and if so would I use the same amount as the Candiquik sprinkles?
Jocelyn Brubaker says
February 1, 2014 at 9:00 PMYou can use any kind of melting chocolate that you can find like almond bark or Wilton candy melts. You can use chocolate chips too, they will just melt a lot easier in your hands when you are eating them. I would also add a little bit of shortening to the chips when you are melting them, so that the consistency is better for dipping.
Taryn says
February 3, 2014 at 10:41 PMBlah. I just got done with a failure batch. The dough tasted fine. But they lost all shape once I dipped them; or rolled them as the toothpick idea ruined their round shape faster than the melted chocolate did. Then they set too fast for me to sprinkle sprinkles on. How in the world did you manage all that? Its my first time messing up anything involving baking or cooking and I don’t like it at all.. lol
Jocelyn Brubaker says
February 3, 2014 at 10:46 PMDid you freeze the dough balls before dipping them? Once they are hard, I used the toothpick to dip them under and tap off. You do need to work fast because the cold cookie dough ball will freeze the melted chocolate pretty quick. I usually dip then sprinkle right away. You can also use a fork if the toothpick doesn’t work for you. I am so sad these didn’t turn out for you!
Bonny Lee says
February 8, 2014 at 3:11 PMYou mentioned wanting to know an easier way to dip things in chocolate. Wilton makes a 3-pack of dipping tools, that I’ve used for years. They don’t cost much, and you can find them anywhere that Wilton products are sold. One of the tools can be used to put a swirl on top of the ball after it is placed on parchment paper.
Lisa says
February 8, 2014 at 11:18 PMCan’t wait to try these! Butterfingers are my downfall. You asked for an easier way to dip and I hope I can help. I’ve been “dipping” for many many years and this is my absolute favorite.
Get a couple of floral foam blocks and some lollipop sticks from your local craft store.
Chill your balls first.
Pour your melted coating into narrow/deep coffee cups.
Dip the tip of your lollipop stick into your melted coating and then into your chilled cookie/truffle ball and let it set. It helps keep the ball on the stick. Only takes a few seconds.
Then dip your ball into the melted coating in the coffee cup, tap off extra by using the edge of the coffee cup and then stick it into your floral block. If it is still dripping, you can stick them in at an angle to let the coating fall off the ball.
I always fill up a block and then pop it into the fridge to set.
You can leave them on a stick or remove them. The craft store also sells little clear bags. You can bag each ball on a stick and tie a little ribbon or twist tie and give them away.
It is a lot faster to dip vs. toothpicks and forks.
I reuse my floral blocks over and over.
Good Luck!
CARMEN ORTIZ says
February 9, 2014 at 10:23 PMOmg I made butterfinger truffles for my daughter and she live it please I need the recipe for Homemade potatoes soup im been looking all the recipe book and havent find yet Thank You Mrs.Carme Ortiz From Lorain Oh
Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says
March 5, 2014 at 10:01 AMThese are amazing. I mean… I would forfeit sleep for a few ideas like this.
Marcie says
June 3, 2014 at 12:47 AMI want your job! Love these recipes
Leah says
October 15, 2014 at 12:28 PMHi Jocelyn, I do apologize, you may have already answered this question and i may not have seen it.
Are you able to tell me approximately how may truffles this recipe yields? I want to make some for the office 🙂
Thank you!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
October 15, 2014 at 4:24 PMHi, Leah. The recipe states to roll the dough into 35 balls (truffles) before dipping in chocolate. Hope that helps 🙂 Enjoy the truffles…they are a favorite here!!!
Jim Cutler says
November 2, 2014 at 1:35 PMthese look really good, I think I’m going to make them with my kids later. Finally do something constructive with some of the Halloween candy we’ve got.
Jim Cutler @ What's Cooking with Jim says
November 8, 2014 at 3:40 PMThese were phenomenal! My oldest daughter said she didn’t even like Butterfingers before, but now she can’t get enough.
We did use about 12 ounces of chocolate, no big deal though. What was the additional teaspoon of milk for?
Great recipe, thanks!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
November 8, 2014 at 3:48 PMWoo hoo! I am so glad you guys liked them. The teaspoon of milk is for the dough…the total I added was 1 Tbsp and 1 teaspoon.
Jim Cutler @ What's Cooking with Jim says
November 11, 2014 at 8:03 AMAh, okay I thought it was separated. Anyway, really great recipe; I really like being able to do something creative with the Halloween candy.
I think I’ll have to make another batch soon.
Melissa says
February 13, 2017 at 9:57 AMI made these for my husband for Valentines Day and they turned out great. The toothpick idea for dipping was very helpful. Instead of sprinkles I used the rest of the crushed up candy bars on top.
Jocelyn says
February 13, 2017 at 9:58 AMYay! I am so glad to hear you made these and loved them! Great idea to use the leftover candy for the tops too!
Doris says
May 30, 2018 at 8:56 PMI’m confused these have flour .but no baking is needed to you just mix all ingredients and no need to bake ??
Jocelyn says
May 30, 2018 at 9:17 PMYes, these are a no bake treat. You can microwave the flour for 1 minute 15 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds if you want to make sure the flour is safe to eat.