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Creamy Butterfinger Balls Recipe Easy Homemade Holiday Dessert Treats

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These creamy Butterfinger balls combine crunchy peanut butter candy with smooth cream cheese and a chocolate coating for an irresistible holiday dessert treat that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 3 full Butterfinger candy bars (about 4.4 oz / 125 g each), finely crushed
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened (full-fat recommended)
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz (225 g) milk chocolate chips or melting chocolate
  • Optional: chopped peanuts or sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. Break the Butterfinger bars into chunks and pulse in a food processor until fine crumbs with some small crunchy bits remain. Alternatively, crush in a sealed plastic bag with a rolling pin.
  2. Soften the cream cheese by leaving it at room temperature for about 5 minutes.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer or spoon.
  4. Gently fold the crushed Butterfinger crumbs into the cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up the mixture.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts and roll into smooth balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray. Dust hands with powdered sugar if mixture is sticky.
  7. Refrigerate the balls for another 15 minutes to firm before dipping.
  8. Melt the chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently until smooth.
  9. Use a toothpick or fork to dip each ball into the melted chocolate, coating fully. Let excess drip off and place back on parchment paper.
  10. Optionally sprinkle chopped peanuts or holiday sprinkles on top before the chocolate sets.
  11. Refrigerate the coated balls for 30 minutes until the chocolate hardens completely.

Notes

Keep cream cheese at room temperature for smooth mixing. Crush Butterfinger bars to fine crumbs but not powder for best texture. Use double boiler to melt chocolate gently. Chill mixture and balls thoroughly for easier rolling and coating. Rewarm chocolate gently if it thickens during dipping.

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