Description
Indulgent butterfinger balls bring nostalgic candy bar flavors into delightful homemade treats perfect for parties. Chocolate-coated crumbles meld creamy peanut butter with crispy candy pieces, promising sweet satisfaction with each delectable bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 g) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (about 10 ounces) crushed Butterfinger candy bars
- 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar
Coating Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 g) chocolate chips (milk, semi-sweet, or dark)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional, for smooth coating)
Instructions
- Craft a creamy base by whisking peanut butter and softened butter until velvety and uniform in texture, incorporating powdered sugar gradually to create a smooth, cohesive mixture.
- Fold crushed Butterfinger pieces into the blended mixture, ensuring even distribution of the crunchy candy fragments throughout the preparation.
- Precision is key when forming uniform spherical shapes; gently roll the mixture into compact, bite-sized orbs approximately one inch in diameter.
- Transfer the formed balls onto a parchment-lined tray, then chill in the freezer to solidify their structure and enhance handling capabilities, allowing 20-30 minutes for proper firming.
- Prepare the chocolate coating by melting chocolate chips with a touch of coconut oil, utilizing brief microwave intervals and stirring between each heating cycle to achieve a glossy, smooth consistency.
- Carefully immerse each chilled ball into the molten chocolate, utilizing a fork or specialized dipping tool to ensure complete and elegant coverage.
- Return chocolate-enrobed spheres to the parchment-lined surface, allowing them to rest and stabilize at room temperature or within the refrigerator until the chocolate shell hardens completely.
- Once the chocolate sets and solidifies, these decadent Butterfinger Balls are ready to be savored, presenting a delightful combination of creamy, crunchy, and sweet elements.
Notes
- Chill the mixture thoroughly before forming balls to prevent sticking and make rolling easier.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother blending and consistent texture.
- Crush Butterfinger candy bars finely for an even distribution of crunch throughout the mixture.
- For a gluten-free version, verify that all ingredients, especially the Butterfinger bars, are certified gluten-free.
- Store these treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain their shape and prevent melting.
- Experiment with different chocolate coatings like dark, milk, or white chocolate for varied flavor profiles.
- For a lower-sugar option, substitute some powdered sugar with a sugar-free alternative or reduce the amount.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg