Description
These Easy Butterfinger Balls are a delightful no-bake treat perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and crushed Butterfinger candy bars are rolled into bite-sized balls, dipped in chocolate, and topped with more Butterfinger bits for a crunchy finish. Simple to make and always a hit!
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Mixture:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed Butterfinger candy bars (about 5 regular bars)
- 12 ounces semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening or coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)
Instructions
- Prepare Peanut Butter Mixture: In a large bowl, beat together peanut butter and softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until a thick dough forms.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold in 1 cup of crushed Butterfinger pieces until evenly distributed.
- Form Balls: Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt Chocolate: Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips and shortening (if using) in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Dip Balls: Dip each chilled ball into melted chocolate, coating completely.
- Finish: Place coated balls on parchment paper, sprinkle with remaining crushed Butterfinger pieces, and refrigerate until set.
Notes
- Store Butterfinger Balls in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
- Great for holiday trays or as a quick sweet treat!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
