These no bake pecan pie balls are dipped in chocolate for an irresistible dessert that tastes just like a piece of pecan pie.
These pecan pie balls are one of my favorite sweet treats to serve up for the holidays.
They make a great dessert for any holiday party and are sure to be a hit at Christmas time.
This sweet dessert is made with a pecan pie filling, rolled into balls, then dipped in chocolate for a delicious crunch.
Some of our other favorite pecan recipes include pecan pie bars, pecan cream pie, and pecan pie brownies.
Pecan pie lovers will go crazy for this delicious dessert!
Ingredients needed
- graham cracker crumbs
- finely chopped pecans
- vanilla extract
- salt
- brown sugar and maple syrup
- butter
- dark chocolate melting wafers
How to make pecan pie balls
Step 1: Mix together the graham cracker crumbs, pecans, brown sugar, vanilla, maple syrup, and salt.
Stir in the butter until combined.
Step 2: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Use your hands to shape the mixture into balls, then place onto the lined baking sheet.
You should get around 30 pecan balls.
Step 3: Freeze the pecan balls for one hour.
Step 4: Melt the dark chocolate melting wafers, then dip each pecan pie ball into the melted chocolate, then place it back onto the baking sheet.
Step 5: refrigerate the pecan truffles until hardened.
How to store
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for 2-3 months.
I kept mine in the freezer for about a month until they were gone and simply thawed them for a few minutes before eating.
They are best served thawed for that delicious gooey texture that is just like pecan pie!
Anyone who loves pecans is going to go crazy for these truffles!
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More holiday desserts
- Christmas Crack
- Mint Oreo Truffles
- Chocolate Covered Oreos
- Peanut Butter Balls with Graham Crackers
- Oreo Balls
- Chocolate Covered Pretzels
- Ritz Cracker Cookies
- White Chocolate Covered Oreos
- Peanut Clusters
- Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies
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Serve these gooey pecan pie balls for your next holiday party and watch them disappear!
Pecan Pie Balls
These pecan pie balls are made with a gooey pecan filling and dipped in melted chocolate to make an irresistible dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 cups finely chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 15-20 oz dark chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- Mix together the graham cracker crumbs, pecans, brown sugar, vanilla, maple syrup, and salt
- Add in the butter until combined
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Use your hands to shape the mixture into balls and place on the baking sheet (you should get around 30 balls)
- Freeze the pecan pie balls for one hour
- Melt the melting wafers. I started with 10 oz and ended up needing around 15 oz, or 1 ½ bags.
- Dip each pecan truffle into the melted chocolate and place back on the baking sheet
- Refrigerate until set
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for 1-2 months. Allow the pecan balls to thaw before eating
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 30 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 184Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 57mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 2gSugar: 14gProtein: 2g