Description
Homemade Butterfinger balls combine chocolate, peanut butter, and crispy candy for an irresistible treat. Creamy centers coated in smooth chocolate create a perfect balance of sweet and crunchy textures you’ll adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups (about 283g / 10 oz) crushed Butterfinger candy bars
- 1 cup (240g) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar
- 12 oz (340g) chocolate chips (milk, semi-sweet, or dark)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional, for smooth coating)
Instructions
- Combine Base: Whisk peanut butter and softened butter in a large mixing bowl until creamy and homogeneous, creating a smooth foundation for the confection.
- Integrate Sugar: Gradually blend powdered sugar into the mixture, stirring consistently to develop a uniform, lump-free consistency that forms the core of the treat.
- Incorporate Crunch: Pulverize Butterfinger candy bars into fine crumbs, gently folding them into the peanut butter mixture to distribute the sweet, crispy texture throughout.
- Form and Chill: Roll the mixture into precise one-inch spheres, placing them on a parchment-lined tray. Freeze for 25 minutes to solidify the balls and prepare them for coating.
- Prepare Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring intermittently to achieve a smooth, glossy chocolate that will enrobe the balls perfectly.
- Dip and Set: Carefully submerge each chilled ball into the molten chocolate using a fork, ensuring complete coverage. Place the chocolate-coated spheres back on the parchment tray, allowing them to set at room temperature or in the refrigerator until the coating becomes firm and lustrous.
Notes
- Prevent Sticky Texture: Ensure peanut butter and butter are at room temperature for smoother blending and easier handling of the mixture.
- Crush Butterfinger Carefully: Use a food processor or sealed plastic bag with rolling pin to create fine, even crumbs for consistent texture and distribution.
- Chocolate Coating Technique: Keep chocolate melted at medium-low heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning and achieve a smooth, glossy finish.
- Chill for Perfect Shape: Freeze balls before coating to maintain structural integrity and prevent crumbling during chocolate dipping process.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg