Description
Butterfinger Balls deliver irresistible chocolate-peanut butter bliss with crushed candy bar magic. Creamy, crunchy spheres of pure indulgence will tempt sweet tasters into an unforgettable dessert experience you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) creamy peanut butter
- 6 Butterfinger candy bars, finely crushed
- 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar
Binding Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Coating Ingredient:
- 12 ounces (340 g) semisweet or milk chocolate, chopped (optional, for dipping)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine softened creamy peanut butter, room temperature unsalted butter, sifted powdered sugar, pure vanilla extract, and finely crushed Butterfinger candy bars until the mixture achieves a uniform, smooth consistency.
- Using clean hands or a small cookie scoop, carefully form the mixture into uniform 1-inch (2.5 centimeters) round spheres, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the shaped balls for approximately 20-25 minutes to help them firm up and maintain their structural integrity.
- Melt high-quality chocolate chips or chocolate melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds to ensure smooth and even melting.
- Delicately dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, using a fork to gently tap off excess chocolate and create an even coating.
- Carefully place the chocolate-covered balls back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing excess chocolate to drip and set.
- Return the chocolate-coated balls to the refrigerator for an additional 10-15 minutes until the chocolate shell becomes completely firm and glossy.
Notes
- Crush Butterfinger bars completely to ensure a smooth, even texture throughout the mixture.
- Chill the formed balls for at least 30 minutes to help them maintain their shape during chocolate coating.
- Use a fork or dipping tool to easily coat each ball in melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Place coated balls on parchment paper to prevent sticking and create a clean, professional look.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, if they last that long!
- Bring to room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 440 kcal
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg