Butterfinger Balls are a delightful treat that combines the crispy, peanut buttery flavor of Butterfinger candy bars with a smooth chocolate coating. Here’s a simple recipe to make them at home:
Ingredients:
- 1 (16 oz) package of peanut butter sandwich cookies (such as Nutter Butter)
- 1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup finely crushed Butterfinger candy bars (about 4-5 regular-sized bars)
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips or melting chocolate
Instructions:
- Place the peanut butter sandwich cookies in a food processor and pulse until finely crushed into crumbs.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed cookies with the softened cream cheese and crushed Butterfinger candy bars. Mix until well combined and the mixture holds together.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1-inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. You should get approximately 24-30 balls depending on the size.
- Place the baking sheet with the formed balls in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- While the balls are chilling, melt the milk chocolate chips or melting chocolate according to the package instructions until smooth.
- Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, coating it completely. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off, then place the coated ball back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Repeat the dipping process with the remaining balls.
- Once all the balls are coated, return the baking sheet to the refrigerator to allow the chocolate to set, about 15-20 minutes.
- Once the chocolate coating is firm, transfer the Butterfinger Balls to an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Enjoy your homemade Butterfinger Balls as a delicious treat or gift them to friends and family!