Description
Butterfinger balls deliver a rich, chocolatey paradise of sweet indulgence. Creamy peanut butter and crushed candy bars combine into bite-sized delights that will enchant dessert enthusiasts with their simple yet irresistible charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups (340 g) chocolate chips (milk or dark chocolate)
- 1 cup (120 g) confectioners sugar
Secondary Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a smooth, luxurious mixture by combining peanut butter, confectioners sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly until the ingredients meld into a cohesive, thick dough.
- Using a tablespoon, carefully shape the mixture into uniform spherical portions. Gently roll each portion between your palms to create perfectly round balls.
- Transfer the formed balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 30 minutes, allowing the balls to become firm and maintain their shape during chocolate coating.
- Create a silky chocolate coating by melting chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until the mixture becomes completely smooth and glossy.
- Remove the chilled balls from the freezer and carefully dip each one into the melted chocolate, ensuring complete coverage. Gently tap the utensil to remove excess chocolate.
- Return the chocolate-coated balls to the parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining space between each piece.
- Refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes until the chocolate shell hardens completely, creating a crisp, glossy exterior.
- Once set, transfer the Butterfinger Balls to a serving platter and indulge in these delectable treats.
Notes
- Swap peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free alternative and accommodate allergies.
- Chill balls thoroughly before dipping to prevent crumbling and ensure smooth chocolate coating.
- Use dark chocolate for richer flavor or white chocolate for different visual appeal and taste variation.
- Crush extra Butterfinger candy bars as decorative topping for added crunch and intense flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg