Butterfinger Balls: Your New 5-Ingredient, No-Bake Obsession!
Makes ~24 balls (1-inch size)
1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter (not “natural”—needs stabilizers to hold shape!)
½ cup (60g) powdered sugar (adds sweetness + structure)
1 cup crushed Butterfinger candy (about 8 “Fun Size” bars or 2 full-size bars—see tip below!)
1 tbsp (14g) unsalted butter, melted (binds without greasiness)
8 oz (225g) chocolate melting wafers (or high-quality chocolate chips—not baking chips)
✅ Optional Garnish (Joye’s Touch!)
Extra crushed Butterfinger (for that iconic sparkle!)
Flaky sea salt (a few grains—elevates the sweet-salty magic)
Toasted chopped pecans or walnuts (your fave—adds Midwest heartiness!)
🔹 Pro Tip: Use a food processor or place bars in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin until fine gravel-sized—too chunky = crumbly balls.
Let’s Make Magic! Simple 4-Step Process
Step 1: Make the Filling
In a medium bowl:
→ Add peanut butter, powdered sugar, 1 cup crushed Butterfinger, and melted butter.
→ Stir with a sturdy spoon or spatula until just combined—it’ll be thick, crumbly, and slightly stiff.
✅ Test: Pinch a bit—it should hold together without crumbling. If too dry, add ½ tsp melted butter. Too sticky? Add 1 tbsp powdered sugar.
