First madeearly 1990s
Made by thenNestle
Made by nowDiscontinued (2006)
StatusDiscontinued
TypeChocolate candies
What it is
Little round, bite-size balls of Butterfinger.
The story
- early 1990s: first made by Nestle.
- 2006: discontinued.
Fun facts
- Bart Simpson pitched them in a 1994 TV ad.
- They were gone by 2006; Butterfinger said sales were too low.
Are Butterfinger BB's still made?
No. Butterfinger BB's were discontinued in 2006. You can't buy them new today. If you miss it, try Sixlets and Junior Mints, which are still made.
If you like Butterfinger BB's
- Hershey's Swoops (2003): Curved chocolate slices stacked like Pringles, in flavors like Reese's, York and Almond Joy.
- Hershey's Kissables (2005): Tiny Hershey's Kisses in a colorful candy shell, Hershey's answer to M&M's.
- Sixlets (by 1960): Little round, candy-shelled chocolate-flavored balls in a cellophane tube.
- Junior Mints (1949): Small rounds of creamy mint filling in a semisweet chocolate coating, with a dimple on one side.
See every candy from the 1990s and 2000s or all chocolate candies.
Frequently asked questions
When did Butterfinger BB's come out?
Butterfinger BB's were first made in the early 1990s, by Nestle.
Who makes Butterfinger BB's now?
Nobody. Butterfinger BB's were discontinued in 2006.
Are Butterfinger BB's discontinued?
No. Butterfinger BB's were discontinued in 2006. You can't buy them new today.
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Checked October 22, 2026. Butterfinger BB's is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.
