Festive Butterfinger Balls
A creamy peanut butter filling packed with crushed Butterfinger is rolled into balls, chilled, and dipped in red and green candy melts.
Ingredients
- 1 c creamy peanut butter
- 4 T butter softened
- 1 t vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 c powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 c Butterfinger candy bars finely crushed
- 8 oz red candy melts
- 8 oz green candy melts
- 1-2 t coconut oil or vegetable shortening optional, for thinning the coating
- holiday sprinkles or extra crushed Butterfinger optional, for topping
Instructions
- Add the peanut butter and softened butter to a large mixing bowl and beat until smooth and creamy. Mix in the vanilla.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until combined. With a sturdy wooden spoon: Fold in the crushed Butterfinger until evenly distributed; the dough will be stiff. The mixture should be thick enough to roll into balls.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon at a time and roll into smooth balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or countertop.
- Refrigerate the balls about 30 minutes, until firm. Or set in the freezer for 15 minutes. Set aside.
- Melt the red and green candy melts in separate microwave-safe bowls in 20 to 30 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Stir in a little coconut oil or shortening if needed to thin it out for easier coating.
- Using a fork or dipping tool, dip half the balls in the red coating and half in the green. Let the excess drip off and return them to the baking sheet.
- While the coating is still wet, top with sprinkles or extra crushed Butterfinger if desired.
- Refrigerate 20 to 30 minutes, until the coating is set. Store refrigerated.
Notes
- Crush the Butterfinger bars fine so the candy dough filling holds together.
- For smaller bites, use about 2 teaspoons of filling per ball.
- If the dough feels too soft to roll firmly into balls, refrigerate or freeze it 15 to 20 minutes and try again.
- Storage: airtight in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. Bring to room temp before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 58IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg
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