Butterfinger balls are a delicious no-bake treat made with crushed Butterfinger candy bars, peanut butter, and powdered sugar, rolled into bite-sized balls. They typically have a crunchy texture from the candy and a creamy, sweet flavor from the peanut butter. To make them, you would mix crushed Butterfingers with peanut butter and powdered sugar until you have a dough-like consistency, then roll the mixture into small balls and chill them in the fridge until firm. They’re a fun and easy dessert to make, especially if you’re looking to try something new!
Here’s a simple recipe for Butterfinger balls:
Ingredients:
- 6 fun-sized Butterfinger candy bars (or about 1 cup of crushed Butterfinger)
- 1 cup of creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- Optional: chocolate for dipping (like chocolate chips or melting chocolate)
Instructions:
- Crush the Butterfingers: Start by unwrapping the Butterfinger bars and placing them in a zip-top bag. Use a rolling pin or a heavy object to crush them into small pieces. You want a mix of fine crumbs and some larger chunks for texture.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed Butterfinger, peanut butter, and powdered sugar. Mix well until everything is evenly combined. The mixture should be thick and moldable.
- Form the Balls: Take small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill: Once all the balls are formed, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm them up.
- Optional Chocolate Coating: If you want to dip them in chocolate, melt your chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler. Once melted, dip each ball into the chocolate, making sure it’s fully coated. Place them back on the parchment paper to set.
- Serve: Once the chocolate is set (if using), your Butterfinger balls are ready to enjoy!
If you decide to use a different candy bar, here are a few options and what to expect:
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups: This will give you a rich peanut butter flavor. You can crush the cups and mix them in the same way as the Butterfingers. The texture will be creamier.
- Snickers: Using Snickers will add a caramel flavor and a chewy texture. You might want to chop the bars into smaller pieces instead of crushing them completely.
- Milky Way: This will provide a smooth chocolate and caramel flavor. Similar to Snickers, you can chop them into smaller bits for a nice mix of textures.
- M&M’s: If you’re looking for something different, you can use crushed M&M’s for a colorful and crunchy option. Just keep in mind that they won’t bind as well as chocolate bars.
Feel free to experiment and see which combination you like best!
These treats are great for parties or just as a sweet snack at home. Enjoy making them!