Satisfy your sweet tooth with these irresistible Butterfinger Balls. Crunchy, creamy, and bursting with the irresistible flavor of Butterfinger candy, these bite-sized treats are perfect for satisfying your cravings any time of day. While this recipe is naturally meat-free, you can customize it by adding your favorite mix-ins or drizzling them with chocolate for an extra decadent touch. With their addictive flavor and easy preparation, Butterfinger Balls are sure to become a favorite among kids and adults alike.
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Kitchen Equipment Needed:
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer or stand mixer (optional)
- Spoon or spatula
- Baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper
- Small saucepan (if melting chocolate for dipping)
- Fork or dipping tools (if dipping in chocolate)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 6 Butterfinger candy bars, finely crushed
- 12 ounces semisweet or milk chocolate, chopped (for dipping, optional)
Directions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined and smooth. You can use an electric mixer or mix by hand with a spoon or spatula.
- Fold in the finely crushed Butterfinger candy bars until evenly distributed throughout the peanut butter mixture.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the peanut butter mixture and roll them into balls using your hands. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet.
- If desired, melt the semisweet or milk chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate in the microwave in short intervals, stirring between each interval.
- Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, using a fork or dipping tools to coat evenly. Tap off any excess chocolate and return the coated balls to the baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
- Once set, remove the Butterfinger Balls from the refrigerator and transfer them to an airtight container for storage.
- Serve the Butterfinger Balls chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy the crunchy, creamy goodness with every bite!
Butterfinger Balls
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer or stand mixer (optional)
- Spoon or spatula
- Baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper
- Small saucepan (if melting chocolate for dipping)
- Fork or dipping tools (if dipping in chocolate)
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 6 Butterfinger candy bars finely crushed
- 12 ounces semisweet or milk chocolate chopped (for dipping, optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined and smooth. You can use an electric mixer or mix by hand with a spoon or spatula.
- Fold in the finely crushed Butterfinger candy bars until evenly distributed throughout the peanut butter mixture.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the peanut butter mixture and roll them into balls using your hands. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet.
- If desired, melt the semisweet or milk chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate in the microwave in short intervals, stirring between each interval.
- Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, using a fork or dipping tools to coat evenly. Tap off any excess chocolate and return the coated balls to the baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
- Once set, remove the Butterfinger Balls from the refrigerator and transfer them to an airtight container for storage.
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