Butterfinger Balls: Your New 5-Ingredient, No-Bake Obsession!
Step 2: Form the Balls
→ Scoop ~1 tablespoon per ball (a #60 cookie scoop is perfect).
→ Roll firmly between clean palms into 1-inch balls (smooth = fewer cracks when dipping).
→ Place on a parchment-lined tray, spaced 1 inch apart.
→ Chill 15–20 minutes (essential! Cold = sturdy for dipping).
Step 3: Dip in Chocolate
→ Melt chocolate according to package directions (microwave: 30-sec bursts, stir between; or double boiler).
→ Keep chocolate warm but not hot—too hot = melted centers.
→ Using a fork or dipping tool:
• Dip ball, roll gently to coat
• Lift, tap lightly on bowl edge to shed excess
• Slide onto parchment
✅ Work in batches of 4–5—chocolate sets fast!
Step 4: Add the Finishing Touch
→ Immediately sprinkle with extra crushed Butterfinger (or salt, nuts, etc.).
→ Let set at room temp 15–20 minutes (or speed up in fridge 5 mins).
→ Once chocolate is firm and glossy—they’re ready to love.
Chef’s Tips for Perfect Butterfinger Balls (Joye-Approved!)
🔸 Chill before dipping—non-negotiable! Warm centers = sad, collapsed bites.
🔸 Use a fork + toothpick combo: Fork for dipping, toothpick to nudge off excess and place neatly.
🔸 Crush finely, but not to dust. You want texture, not peanut butter paste.
🔸 Work on a cool day (or AC on). Humidity = sticky chocolate.
🔸 Say “Ready?” before serving. It’s not superstition—it’s ritual. And rituals make sweets sweeter.
Flavor Variations to Try
Dark Chocolate Lover’s
Use 70% dark melting wafers
Bitter depth balances candy sweetness
White Chocolate Dream
Dip in white chocolate + orange zest
Creamy, festive,
so
giftable
Salty-Sweet Crunch
Sprinkle with
Maldon sea salt
after dipping
Your love of bold, complex flavors—nails it
Pecan Crunch
Roll in
toasted chopped pecans
post-dip (before chocolate sets)
Adds your signature nutty warmth—Kentucky meets Arkansas!
Bourbon-Kissed
