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Pecan Pie Balls

Irresistible Pecan Pie Balls for a Sweet Homemade Treat

Delight in these Pecan Pie Balls, a no-bake treat combining chocolate and nuts for a sweet indulgence.
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Course: Dessert
Keyword: chocolate, desserts, guilt-free, no-bake treats, nuts, Pecan Pie Balls
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 20 balls
Calories: 150kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Baking Sheet
  • plastic wrap
  • microwave-safe bowl

Ingredients

For the Batter

  • 2 cups Pecans finely chopped
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • ½ cup Maple Syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

For the Coating

  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • ½ cup Extra Chopped Pecans for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Gather all ingredients for your Pecan Pie Balls.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped pecans, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Pour the creamy butter mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and fold until fully combined.
  • Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  • Scoop the mixture and roll it into balls (about 1 inch) on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Return the baking sheet to the refrigerator for another 30 minutes.
  • Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  • Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate and place back on the baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle extra chopped pecans on top before the chocolate sets; chill for 30 minutes to firm up.

Notes

Chill thoroughly to maintain shape and explore different coating options like sea salt or crushed pretzels for flavor variety.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ball | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg