Butterfinger Balls

 

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons softened butter ½ stick
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 ounces chocolate bark or chocolate chips
• ½ cup Butterfinger bars crushed
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup peanut butter avoid all-natural varieties
• ¾ cup crumbs from graham crackers
• Optional garnishes: additional crushed Butterfinger bars festive sprinkles, or coarse sea salt

Instructions

• Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and softened butter. Use an electric or stand mixer set to medium speed and blend until the mixture is creamy and uniform.
• Add Aromatic Notes: Incorporate the vanilla extract and blend thoroughly.
• Sweeten the Deal: Gradually add the powdered sugar in increments, blending at a low speed. Don’t forget to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
• Crunch Time: Gently fold in the graham cracker crumbs and crushed Butterfinger bars.
• Shape ’em Up: Align a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Scoop out approximately 1 to 1½ tablespoons of the dough, roll into neat balls, and place on the cookie sheet.
• Chilling Phase: Freeze the dough balls on the sheet for roughly 30 minutes until they are completely firm.
• Melting the Chocolate
• Chocolate Symphony: Once the dough balls are chilled, proceed to melt the chocolate. Utilize a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second spurts at 50% power, stirring in between each interval. Be cautious not to overheat; some lumps should remain and will melt as you stir.
• Coat and Decorate: Submerge each chilled ball into the luscious melted chocolate. You can fully coat them or leave a bit of the peanut butter mixture exposed.
• Finishing Touches: Add a sprinkle of additional crushed Butterfinger bars, holiday-themed sprinkles, or a dash of flaky sea salt for that extra pop.
• The Grand Finale: Allow the chocolate to solidify completely before indulging in your Butterfinger Bliss Balls.

Notes

• Store these delights in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a week.
• Stick to conventional peanut butter brands like Jif or Skippy, as all-natural varieties can be too oily.
• For a smoother texture, chocolate bark is recommended. Alternatively, you can use a mix of chocolate bark and chocolate chips or opt for tempered chocolate chips.
• A double boiler can be used for melting chocolate at a low or medium-low heat setting if you prefer that method.