Description
Butterfinger Balls Recipe: Crunchy peanut butter filling dipped in chocolate – easy, irresistible treat for all!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 Butterfinger candy bars
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening or coconut oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Filling In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and peanut butter, beating until completely smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and salt, then mix until incorporated. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing at low speed to prevent a sugar cloud, until fully integrated. The mixture will become quite thick. Fold in the crushed Butterfinger pieces, distributing them evenly throughout the peanut butter mixture. The filling should hold together when pressed but still be somewhat soft.
- Step 2: Form the Balls Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion out the mixture into roughly equal amounts. Roll each portion between your palms to create smooth, round balls approximately 1-inch in diameter. If the mixture becomes sticky, chill it for 10 minutes before continuing. Place the formed Butterfinger Balls on the lined baking sheet, spacing them apart to avoid touching. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Step 3: Melt the Chocolate While the balls are chilling, prepare your chocolate coating. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and shortening or coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals at 50% power, stirring between each interval, until completely melted and smooth. Alternatively, use a double boiler for more controlled melting. The chocolate should have a silky, flowing consistency that’s not too thick or thin. Let it cool slightly before dipping to ensure it doesn’t melt the chilled centers.
- Step 4: Dip and Decorate Remove the chilled Butterfinger Balls from the refrigerator. Working with one ball at a time, drop it into the melted chocolate. Using a fork, gently turn the ball to coat it completely, then lift it out, allowing excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. A gentle tap of the fork on the bowl’s edge helps remove additional excess. Carefully transfer the chocolate-coated ball back to the parchment paper. If desired, immediately sprinkle a few crushed Butterfinger bits on top for decoration and to hint at what’s inside. Repeat with remaining balls.
- Step 5: Set and Store Allow the chocolate-coated Butterfinger Balls to set completely at room temperature, which typically takes about an hour, or speed up the process by refrigerating them for 15-20 minutes. Once set, transfer to an airtight container, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking. For the best flavor experience, let them sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the centers to soften slightly.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 160 calories
- Sugar: 14 grams
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 16 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 5 mg