Creamy Butterfinger Balls with Chocolate Coating Recipe
These Butterfinger Balls are a decadent no-bake treat featuring a creamy peanut butter and butter mixture combined with crunchy crushed Butterfinger bars and graham cracker crumbs, all coated in a luscious layer of melted chocolate. Perfectly sweet and crunchy, they’re ideal for holiday gatherings or whenever you crave a rich, indulgent dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 Butterfinger Balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Base Mixture
- 4 tablespoons softened butter (½ stick)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup peanut butter (avoid all-natural varieties)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup Butterfinger bars, crushed
Chocolate Coating
- 8 ounces chocolate bark or chocolate chips
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 evenly distribute the flavor.
- Sweeten the Deal: Gradually add the powdered sugar in increments, blending at a low speed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
- Crunch Time: Gently fold in the graham cracker crumbs and crushed Butterfinger bars to add texture and crunch.
- Shape ’em Up: Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Scoop out approximately 1 to 1½ tablespoons of the dough, roll into neat balls, and place them evenly spaced on the cookie sheet.
- Chilling Phase: Freeze the dough balls on the cookie sheet for roughly 30 minutes until they are completely firm, which will make coating easier.
- Melting the Chocolate: Place the chocolate bark or chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals at 50% power, stirring between each session until the chocolate is mostly melted with only a few lumps remaining; these will melt as you stir.
- Coat and Decorate: Submerge each chilled ball into the melted chocolate coating fully or partially according to preference. You can then add optional garnishes like additional crushed Butterfinger bars, festive sprinkles, or a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for extra flavor and decoration.
- The Grand Finale: Allow the chocolate to solidify completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator before serving your delicious Butterfinger Balls.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter that isn’t natural to ensure the right texture and sweetness.
- Do not overheat the chocolate when melting; stir frequently to avoid burning.
- Chilling the dough balls before dipping helps the chocolate set faster and prevents melting.
- Store the finished Butterfinger Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a festive touch, try different garnish combinations like sprinkles or sea salt.
Keywords: Butterfinger balls, no bake dessert, peanut butter balls, chocolate coated treats, holiday sweets
