Description
Easy Butterfinger Balls: Irresistible no-bake treat with peanut butter, chocolate, and Butterfingers. Quick, sweet, and perfect for any time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (454g) vanilla almond bark or white chocolate
- 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups (about 6 regular-sized bars) crushed Butterfinger candy bars
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, for enhanced flavor)
- 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 tsp salt (if using unsalted peanut butter)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Filling In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and softened butter, mixing until completely smooth. Add the vanilla extract if using, and salt if needed. The peanut butter should be at room temperature for easiest mixing – if it’s cold, microwave it for 15 seconds to soften slightly. This creates the creamy base that will hold your Butterfinger crumbs.
- Step 2: Add Crushed Butterfingers Carefully fold in the crushed Butterfinger pieces until evenly distributed throughout the peanut butter mixture. The mixture should be firm enough to roll into balls but still pliable. If it seems too soft, refrigerate for 15 minutes before proceeding. You want to handle the mixture gently to preserve those delightful Butterfinger chunks.
- Step 3: Shape the Balls Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion the mixture into approximately 1-inch balls. Roll between your palms to form perfect spheres. Place the shaped Easy Butterfinger Balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each one. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm. For the most uniform balls, weigh the portions (about 20g each) if you have a kitchen scale.
- Step 4: Melt the Coating While the balls are chilling, break the almond bark or white chocolate into small pieces and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals at 50% power, stirring after each interval, until completely melted and smooth. The chocolate should be fluid but not hot – ideally around 90°F (32°C) for perfect coating consistency.
- Step 5: Dip and Decorate Remove a few Easy Butterfinger Balls from the refrigerator at a time (keeping the rest chilled). Using two forks or a specialized dipping tool, dip each ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring complete coverage. Allow excess chocolate to drip off, then place back on the parchment paper. While the coating is still wet, sprinkle with additional Butterfinger crumbs if desired for decoration and that signature look. Let set completely before serving or storing.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 180 per serving
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg