Description
Indulge in the delightful and crunchy Butterfinger Balls, a no-bake treat blending creamy peanut butter, buttery graham cracker crumbs, and crushed Butterfinger bars, all coated in smooth melted chocolate. Perfect for festive occasions or anytime you crave a sweet, crunchy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons softened butter (½ stick)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces chocolate bark or chocolate chips
- ½ cup Butterfinger bars, crushed
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter (avoid all-natural varieties)
- ¾ cup crumbs from graham crackers
Optional Garnishes
- Additional crushed Butterfinger bars
- Festive sprinkles
- Coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and softened butter. Use an electric or stand mixer set to medium speed and blend until the mixture is creamy and uniform.
- Add Aromatic Notes: Incorporate the vanilla extract and blend thoroughly to infuse flavor throughout the dough.
- Sweeten the Deal: Gradually add the powdered sugar in increments, blending at low speed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is evenly mixed.
- Crunch Time: Gently fold in the graham cracker crumbs and crushed Butterfinger bars, maintaining the crunchy texture in the dough.
- Shape ’em Up: Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Scoop approximately 1 to 1½ tablespoons of the dough, roll into neat balls, and place them evenly spaced on the sheet.
- Chilling Phase: Freeze the dough balls on the cookie sheet for about 30 minutes until they are fully firm and easy to handle for dipping.
- Melting the Chocolate: Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second increments at 50% power, stirring between each interval. Avoid overheating to keep some lumps, which will melt while stirring to smooth chocolate.
- Coat and Decorate: Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, fully coating or partially exposing the peanut butter center as desired.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle additional crushed Butterfinger bars, festive sprinkles, or a dash of flaky sea salt over the coated balls to elevate the flavor and look.
- The Grand Finale: Allow the chocolate coating to set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator before enjoying your Butterfinger Bliss Balls.
Notes
- Store the Butterfinger Balls in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- Use conventional peanut butter brands like Jif or Skippy instead of all-natural varieties, which tend to be too oily and affect texture.
- For smoother melting and coating, chocolate bark is preferred but you can also use a mix of chocolate bark and chocolate chips or tempered chips.
- If preferred, melt the chocolate using a double boiler set on low or medium-low heat as an alternative to microwaving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
