Description
Rich Butterfinger Balls meld chocolate and peanut butter into irresistible bite-sized treats. Creamy centers coated with chocolate create a nostalgic dessert perfect for holiday gatherings and sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) chocolate chips (milk, semi-sweet, or dark)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional, for smooth coating)
- 1 ½ cups (about 10 oz) crushed Butterfinger candy bars
- 1 cup (240 g) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Mixture Preparation: Whisk peanut butter and butter until creamy, gradually fold in powdered sugar to create a smooth, uniform base that holds together effortlessly.
- Candy Integration: Gently incorporate crushed Butterfinger pieces throughout the mixture, ensuring even distribution of crunchy candy fragments for consistent texture.
- Shaping and Chilling: Roll the mixture into compact, uniform spheres roughly one inch in diameter, then place on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 20-30 minutes to firm up the structure.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in short microwave bursts, stirring between intervals to achieve a glossy, silky coating that will envelop the chilled balls completely.
- Dipping and Setting: Carefully submerge each chilled ball into the molten chocolate using a fork, allowing excess to drip off before placing on the parchment-lined surface to set at room temperature or in the refrigerator until the chocolate shell hardens completely.
Notes
- Chill Thoroughly: Freeze the mixture for 20-30 minutes to ensure balls hold shape perfectly during chocolate dipping, preventing crumbling and maintaining structural integrity.
- Chocolate Melting Mastery: Use short microwave bursts and stir frequently to prevent chocolate burning, creating a smooth, glossy coating that adheres elegantly to the balls.
- Uniform Size Matters: Roll balls consistently around one inch in diameter for even chocolate coating and uniform cooking, ensuring each bite delivers balanced flavor and texture.
- Prevent Sticking Trick: Use parchment paper or a silicone mat when chilling and coating to guarantee easy removal and clean presentation of the Butterfinger Balls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg