Description
Butterfinger Balls are a quick and easy treat featuring a creamy peanut butter base mixed with graham cracker crumbs and crushed Butterfinger bars, coated in rich melted chocolate. Perfect for festive occasions or whenever a sweet, crunchy bite is desired.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup peanut butter (avoid all-natural varieties that separate)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup crushed Butterfinger bars
Coating and Topping
- 8 ounces chocolate bark or chocolate chips for coating
- Optional: extra crushed Butterfinger bars
- Optional: festive sprinkles
- Optional: coarse sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Mix the Base: In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the peanut butter and softened butter until smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Add Sweetness and Crunch: Gradually mix in the powdered sugar at low speed, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Fold in graham cracker crumbs and crushed Butterfingers until the mixture is evenly combined.
- Form the Balls: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop about 1 to 1½ tablespoons of the dough and roll into balls. Place them spaced apart on the sheet.
- Chill to Set: Freeze the formed balls for 30 minutes or until completely firm.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate bark or chips in 30-second intervals at 50% power, stirring between bursts until smooth. Be careful not to overheat.
- Dip and Decorate: Dip each chilled ball in the melted chocolate—either fully or halfway. Immediately top with additional crushed Butterfingers, sea salt, or sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
- Let Them Set: Allow the chocolate coating to harden completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Use regular peanut butter (such as Jif or Skippy) for best consistency and easier mixing.
- For a deeper chocolate flavor, opt for dark chocolate chips or bark instead of milk chocolate.
- These treats freeze beautifully—ideal for preparing ahead of holidays or special occasions.
- Try dipping balls only halfway into chocolate for a two-tone look or drizzle extra melted chocolate on top for decoration after coating sets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
