Butterfinger Truffles

Butterfinger Truffles

These Butterfinger Truffles mimic the classic candy bar and are perfect for the peanut butter and chocolate lover. They're a super easy and delicious no bake treat great for any occasion!

Prep Time10

Chill30

Total Time40

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Butterfinger Truffles, chocolate truffles, peanut butter and chocolate

Servings: truffles

Ingredients

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup unsalted butter , softened
1 & 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1 & 1/2 tablespoons honey
pinch of salt
1 & 1/4 cups Captain Crunch cereal (without the berries), crushed into very fine crumbs
12 ounces chocolate Ghirardelli melting wafers (or candy melts or CandiQuik Almond Bark)
Finely crushed up butterfinger candy , for garnish, optional

Instructions

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar, honey, and salt. Then stir in the Captain Crunch crumbs until well combined. (The mixture should come together when pressed between two fingers and not crumble.)
Knead and shape the mixture into small 1-inch bite-sized balls until they're smooth, place on the prepared baking sheet, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Melt the chocolate wafers according to package directions.
Working one at a time, place a chilled ball onto fork tines and lower into the melted chocolate. Use a spoon to coat the ball until completely covered. Tap on the side of the bowl to release any excess chocolate.
Transfer back to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with just a touch of finely crushed up butterfinger candy bar, if desired.
Place back in the fridge to allow the chocolate to harden, about 15 minutes. Enjoy!

Notes

Melting Wafers vs. Regular Chocolate. I prefer Ghirardelli melting wafers, Wilton candy melts, or CandiQuik almond bark over regular chocolate because of their melting ability and smooth texture. Plus, the truffles can sit out at room temperature without softening. If you are using regular chocolate chips, you’ll need to melt them with a bit of coconut oil.

Try a different cereal. The Captain Crunch can be replaced with cornflakes or even bran flakes for a slightly different flavor.

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