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Pecan Pie Balls

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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

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  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Freeze the Balls:Freeze the pecan balls for about 1 hour, or until they are firm.
  6. Freeze the pecan balls for about 1 hour, or until they are firm.
  7. Melt the Chocolate:In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate wafers in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
  8. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate wafers in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. Set and Serve:Refrigerate the dipped pecan pie balls until the chocolate is set, about 20 minutes. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
  12. 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.

Find it online: https://cosycookery.com/pecan-pie-balls/