Easy Butterfinger Balls

These Butterfinger Balls are crunchy, creamy, and packed with the candy flavor of Butterfinger bars, making them a quick bite-sized treat for 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 rich touch. With their bold flavor and easy preparation, Butterfinger Balls are sure to become a favorite among kids and adults alike.

For more dessert ideas, explore our collection of Easy Sweet Treats. And if you’re in the mood for another candy-inspired creation, don’t miss out on our recipe for Homemade Peanut Butter Cups!

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:

1. 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.
2. Fold in the finely crushed Butterfinger candy bars until evenly distributed throughout the peanut butter mixture.
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
8. Once set, remove the Butterfinger Balls from the refrigerator and transfer them to an airtight container for storage.
9. Serve the Butterfinger Balls chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy the crunchy, creamy goodness with every bite!

Butterfinger Balls

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.

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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.

Serve the Butterfinger Balls chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy the crunchy, creamy goodness with every bite!