Description
Irresistible No-Bake Pecan Pie Balls are a delicious and easy treat that combines the flavors of pecan pie in a bite-sized form, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the need for baking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (for coating)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped pecans, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well until all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Add the maple syrup, almond butter, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir until everything is well combined and forms a sticky dough.
- Using your hands, scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used, placing the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the balls to firm up.
- While the balls are chilling, melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Once the pecan balls are firm, dip each one into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated. Return them to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the chocolate-coated pecan balls for another 15-20 minutes to set the chocolate.
Notes
- For a touch of extra sweetness, consider adding a tablespoon of honey or agave syrup to the mixture.
- You can substitute the pecans with walnuts or almonds for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg