Ingredients
Method
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened peanut butter, softened salted butter, vanilla bean paste, and powdered sugar substitute.
- Beat or stir the mixture until thick, smooth, and fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
- Use a small cookie scoop or teaspoon to portion the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Roll each portion between your palms to form smooth, even balls and return them to the baking sheet.
- Refrigerate or freeze the peanut butter balls for 20 to 30 minutes, until very firm.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add the keto-friendly chocolate and refined coconut oil.
- Microwave at 50% power in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Remove a few peanut butter balls from the fridge at a time, keeping the rest chilled.
- Insert a toothpick into the center of one peanut butter ball and dip it into the melted chocolate, turning to coat evenly.
- Let excess chocolate drip back into the bowl, then place the dipped ball back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Repeat with remaining peanut butter balls, reheating the chocolate briefly on 50% power if it begins to thicken.
- If desired, use a small spoon to cover any toothpick holes with a dab of melted chocolate for a fully coated finish.
- Refrigerate the tray of dipped peanut butter balls until the chocolate is firm and set, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer the Sugar Free Peanut Butter Balls to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use a no-stir, thick unsweetened peanut butter for the best texture and easier rolling.
- Chilling the centers thoroughly helps them stay on the toothpick and dip cleanly in the chocolate.
- Store the finished peanut butter balls in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- If the chocolate coating looks thick, gently tap the dipped ball on the edge of the bowl to remove excess before placing on the tray.
- Chilling the centers thoroughly helps them stay on the toothpick and dip cleanly in the chocolate.
- Store the finished peanut butter balls in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- If the chocolate coating looks thick, gently tap the dipped ball on the edge of the bowl to remove excess before placing on the tray.
