Kentucky Bourbon Balls
Kentucky Bourbon Balls
1/2 Cup salted butter softened
1 Cup confectioners’ style erythritol
3 tablespoons bourbon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 Cup chopped raw pecans
3/4 Cup sugar free chocolate chips
1 tablespoon avocado oil
12 raw pecan halves for garnish
1. Using a hand mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and erythritol until pale yellow and fluffy. Add the bourbon, vanilla extract, and pecans and stir until well combined. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes until chilled and easier to shape.
2. Place the chocolate chips and oil in a small microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring after each increment until melted and smooth.
3. Have on hand 12 foil candy cups or line a tray with parchment paper. Take the pecan mixture out of the refrigerator and roll 1 tablespoon scoops into one inch balls. Using a spoon, dip each ball into the melted chocolate to coat then place in the candy cups or on the lined tray top each ball with a pecan half.
4. Place back in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving. Allow the balls to sit out for 10 minutes to soften before eating.
2. Place the chocolate chips and oil in a small microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring after each increment until melted and smooth.
3. Have on hand 12 foil candy cups or line a tray with parchment paper. Take the pecan mixture out of the refrigerator and roll 1 tablespoon scoops into one inch balls. Using a spoon, dip each ball into the melted chocolate to coat then place in the candy cups or on the lined tray top each ball with a pecan half.
4. Place back in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving. Allow the balls to sit out for 10 minutes to soften before eating.
