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Pecan Pie Balls

These pecan pie balls are made with a gooey pecan filling and dipped in melted chocolate.
Prep Time15 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pecan pie balls
Servings: 30
Author: Joy Shull

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 melted butter until combined.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Use your hands or a mini cookie scoop 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 for several minutes before eating.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.3mg