Butterfinger Balls

Course: candy, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 0

Chill Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings: balls

Calories: 202kcal

These Butterfinger balls are the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter all in one bite! You'll love this sweet and salty treat.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the peanut butter and softened butter on medium speed until well combined.
1 cup creamy peanut butter, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Add the vanilla and mix to combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs.
1 cup powdered sugar, ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
Add the crushed butterfinger and fold it gently into the dough.
½ cup crushed Butterfinger candy bars
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and scoop out 1-tablespoon-sized portions.
Roll the buckeyes into smooth balls and then place them in the freezer to chill completely– about 30 minutes.
When the buckeyes have chilled, melt the chocolate bark in a microwave-safe bowl.
8 ounces chocolate bark
Dip the buckeyes into the chocolate, covering them either partly or all the way– however you like your buckeyes!
While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle over additional crushed butterfingers or flakey sea salt. Allow the chocolate to set completely and enjoy.

NOTE: I’m using chocolate bark to dip the buckeyes because it melts smoothly and doesn’t have to be tempered. You could also use 4 ounces of chocolate bark and 4 ounces of chocolate chips, or 8 ounces of tempered chocolate.
If you'd like crunchier Butterfinger balls, you can use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy.
You can swap the graham cracker crumbs for something else, such as Ritz cracker crumbs or crushed pretzels for saltier treats.
You can use any kind of chocolate bark you like, such as milk, semisweet, dark, or white chocolate bark!
You can use a handheld or stand mixer to combine the peanut butter ball ingredients. You want to make sure the mixture is smooth.
Grease your hands before rolling the peanut butter mixture into balls.
Don't let the Butterfinger balls sit out for too long before coating them. If they begin to sweat, the chocolate will not stick as well.
Be sure to use a fork when dipping your peanut butter balls in the chocolate so that you can leave room for the top to remain open!

Storage: Store Butterfinger balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.