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Pecan Pie Balls Recipe

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Delicious no-bake Pecan Pie Balls made with a rich blend of pecans, graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, and maple syrup, coated in smooth melted semi-sweet chocolate and garnished with extra chopped pecans. These bite-sized treats are perfect for holiday parties or anytime you want a sweet nutty indulgence without baking.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Coating and Garnish

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for coating)
  • Extra chopped pecans (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Gather Ingredients: Start by collecting all ingredients on your working surface to streamline the preparation process.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together chopped pecans, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
  3. Prepare Wet Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat softened butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.
  4. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl and fold together with a spatula until well combined, creating a thick, slightly sticky dough. Adjust consistency by adding more maple syrup if needed.
  5. Chill Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up the mixture for easier handling.
  6. Roll Balls: Scoop about one tablespoon of chilled mixture and roll between your palms to form balls. Place them spaced out on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat until all mixture is used, yielding about 20-25 balls.
  7. Chill Balls: Refrigerate the rolled balls for another 30 minutes to firm them further before coating.
  8. Melt Chocolate: Place semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Optionally, add a teaspoon of coconut or vegetable oil to thin if necessary.
  9. Coat Balls: Using a fork or toothpick, dip each chilled pecan pie ball in melted chocolate to coat fully. Let excess chocolate drip off, then place back on parchment. Garnish with extra chopped pecans while chocolate is wet.
  10. Repeat Coating: Continue coating all balls, reheating chocolate briefly if it starts to harden during the process.
  11. Final Chill: Refrigerate the coated pecan pie balls for about 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set completely.
  12. Serve: Once the chocolate is hardened, the pecan pie balls are ready to enjoy as rich, nutty bite-sized treats.

Notes

  • Use a small cookie scoop for uniform ball sizes.
  • If the mixture is too dry, add maple syrup one teaspoon at a time to achieve the right consistency.
  • To thin the chocolate coating, add a small amount of coconut or vegetable oil.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
  • These treats are naturally gluten-free if using gluten-free graham cracker crumbs.

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