Introduction
Craving something crunchy, chocolatey and utterly delicious? This Butterfinger Balls recipe delivers bite‑sized bliss using crushed candy bars, creamy peanut butter, and a smooth chocolate coating. These little confections come together fast, require no oven, and disappear even faster. They’re ideal for holiday baking, gift trays, or a fun snack with friends.
Why You’ll Love These Butterfinger Balls
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No‑bake simplicity — Mix, roll, chill, dip. Done. To Simply Inspire+1
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Crunch meets creamy — The Butterfinger pieces add a crisp textural surprise inside each ball. Princess Pinky Girl+1
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Flexible for occasions — Dress them up for holidays, game day, or everyday treats with sprinkles, sea salt or colored drizzle. sugarandsoul.co
Ingredients
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1 cup (≈240 g) creamy peanut butter (regular, not ultra‑natural) To Simply Inspire+1
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4 tablespoons (½ stick, ≈60 g) unsalted butter, softened To Simply Inspire
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract To Simply Inspire+1
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1 cup (≈120 g) powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar) To Simply Inspire+1
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¾ cup (≈90 g) graham cracker crumbs (or finely crushed graham crackers) Desserts On A Dime+1
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½ cup (≈60 g) crushed Butterfinger candy bars (or Butterfinger bits) + extra for garnish To Simply Inspire+1
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8 oz (≈225 g) chocolate bark or melting chocolate (alternatively chocolate chips) for coating To Simply Inspire+1
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Optional: sea salt, holiday sprinkles or extra crushed Butterfinger for topping
Instructions
1. Mix the Filling
In a large bowl, add the peanut butter and softened butter. Use a hand mixer (or stand mixer) on medium speed until smooth and well‑combined. Desserts On A Dime+1
Add vanilla extract and mix briefly.
Slowly add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed, scraping down sides as needed. To Simply Inspire+1
Finally stir in the graham cracker crumbs and the crushed Butterfinger pieces until evenly distributed. The mixture should hold together and be rollable.
