These Butterfinger Balls are an irresistible combination of creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and crushed Butterfinger candy, coated in crispy chocolate bark. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, these sweet treats are sure to impress!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Rest and Chill Time45 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Butterfinger Balls Recipe
Servings: 28
Calories: 168kcal
Ingredients
1cupcreamy peanut butter,your favorite brand, I used Great Value
¼cupsalted butter,softened
1teaspoonpure vanilla extract
1cuppowdered sugar
¾cupgraham cracker crumbs
½cupcrushed Butterfinger candy,6 fun-size bars plus 1-2 extra crushed candies for optional garnish
10ounceschocolate flavored almond bark,divide 8 ounces and 2 ounces
Instructions
Add the creamy peanut butter, butter, and vanilla to a medium-sized mixing bowl (2-3 quarts) and use a handheld mixer on medium-high speed to beat together until smooth, about 1 minute.
Lower the mixer speed to medium-low, add the powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and ½ cup crushed Butterfingers. Mix for 1½-2 minutes or until the mixture is well combined.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop the Butterfinger mixture. (I did a heaping tablespoon.) Roll the scooped mixture into a nice round ball and place it on the lined baking sheet. Repeat the process (You may be able to get a few more if you do smaller scoops). Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Add the 8 ounces of almond bark to a microwave-safe shallow bowl. Heat in the microwave at full power for 45 seconds, stir and continue heating in 30-second intervals until the almond bark is melted and smooth.
Remove the baking sheet from the refrigerator, and roll the Butterfinger balls, one at a time, in the melted almond bark until completely coated. Use a small spoon or fork to gently remove the coated balls from the chocolate. Repeat for the remaining balls. (You can also use a candy dipping scoop)
Add the remaining 2 ounces of almond bark to a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the almond bark is melted and smooth. You can either use a candy-drizzling spoon, a fork, or a piping bag with a tiny slit to drizzle the tops of each Butterfinger ball. Sprinkle a bit of the extra crushed Butterfinger bars over the top of the drizzle. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
If you need to make more than 28 Butter finger balls, you can make each ball a bit smaller, or use a small cookie scoop. You may need a bit more melted chocolate to cover additional balls.
Using a portion scoop or measuring spoon helps ensure your Butterfinger truffles are all uniform in size.
It's always a good idea to use the package instructions for melting your specific almond bark or other melting chocolate.
To make Buckeye Butterfinger Balls, make sure to leave a circle on each of the Butterfinger Balls that is uncoated with chocolate, so it looks like a Buckeye.