Description
These Pecan Pie Balls are a no-bake dessert featuring nutty pecans, graham cracker crumbs, and maple syrup, coated in rich chocolate. Perfect for parties or gifting!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups finely chopped pecan halves
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 4–6 Tbsp melted butter
- 1 (24-oz) package chocolate almond bark
Instructions
- Mix pecans, graham cracker crumbs, and brown sugar in a large bowl.
- Stir in vanilla and maple syrup, then add melted butter gradually until the mixture binds.
- Shape into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill in the refrigerator or freezer for 1 hour.
- Melt chocolate almond bark and dip each ball, ensuring even coating.
- Place coated balls on parchment paper and let set at room temperature.
Notes
- Use finely ground graham crackers for better texture.
- Swap maple syrup for bourbon or Karo syrup for a variation.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to a month or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Cooling Time 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg