These Pecan Pie Balls are bite-sized treats that capture the classic flavors of pecan pie in a no-bake truffle form. Made with chopped pecans, graham cracker crumbs, and a touch of maple syrup, these truffles are sweet, nutty, and perfect for holiday gatherings.
Pecan Pie Balls
These Pecan Pie Balls are bite-sized treats that capture the classic flavors of pecan pie in a no-bake truffle form. Made with chopped pecans, graham cracker crumbs, and a touch of maple syrup, these truffles are sweet, nutty, and perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 cupgraham cracker crumbs
- 2 cupspecans, finely chopped
- 1/2 cupbrown sugar
- 1/2 cuppure maple syrup
- 1/4 cupunsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoonsalt
- 15 ozdark chocolate melting wafers(or semi-sweet chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Mix the Filling:In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, chopped pecans, brown sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until the mixture is well combined and forms a sticky, moldable dough.
- In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, chopped pecans, brown sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until the mixture is well combined and forms a sticky, moldable dough.
- Shape into Balls:Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Freeze the Balls:Freeze the pecan balls for about 1 hour, or until they are firm.
- Freeze the pecan balls for about 1 hour, or until they are firm.
- Melt the Chocolate:In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate wafers in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate wafers in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Dip in Chocolate:Using a fork, dip each pecan ball into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off. Place each dipped ball back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Using a fork, dip each pecan ball into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off. Place each dipped ball back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Set and Serve:Refrigerate the dipped pecan pie balls until the chocolate is set, about 20 minutes. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Refrigerate the dipped pecan pie balls until the chocolate is set, about 20 minutes. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months. Allow frozen balls to thaw before serving.
Flavor Variations: Add a splash of rum or bourbon to the filling for a boozy twist. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each truffle for added flavor.
