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Vibrant red and green chocolate Butterfinger Balls with crunchy centers on wax paper for Christmas holidays.
Clara Parker

Festive Red & Green Butterfinger Balls

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups crushed Butterfinger candy bars about 6-8 fun-size bars
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter not natural
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 cup red chocolate melts or candy wafers
  • 1 cup green chocolate melts or candy wafers

Method
 

  1. Make the fillingIn a medium bowl, stir together crushed Butterfingers, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until a thick, cohesive dough forms that holds when squeezed. Add a splash of milk if too dry.sugarandsoul+1​
    Roll the ballsScoop 1-tablespoon portions and roll into smooth 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 20 minutes to firm up.dessertsonadime​
    Melt the chocolatesIn separate microwave-safe bowls, melt red chocolate melts in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Repeat with green melts. Stir in ½ teaspoon vegetable oil per bowl if needed for thinner consistency.sugarandsoul​
    Dip in colorDip half the chilled balls into red chocolate using a fork, tapping off excess. Place on wax paper or parchment. Dip the other half in green chocolate.tosimplyinspire​
    Set and enjoyLet set at room temperature or chill 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 1 week or freeze up to 1 month.dessertsonadime

Notes

  • Crush Butterfingers finely for even texture; save some pieces for topping if desired.sugarandsoul​
  • Colored candy wafers hold shape better than regular chocolate chips.tosimplyinspire​
  • For gluten-free, confirm peanut butter and Butterfingers are labeled as such.nodashofgluten