Description
These Christmas Chocolate Pecan Pie Balls are a delightful holiday treat that combines the rich flavors of pecan pie with the indulgence of chocolate truffles. Easy to make and no baking required!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups finely chopped pecans
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup or light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening
- holiday sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Pecan Pie Balls:
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine chopped pecans, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until the mixture holds together when pressed.
- Form Balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, tap off the excess, and place on the parchment-lined sheet.
- Decorate: Top with holiday sprinkles if desired. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
- For a boozy twist, add 1–2 tablespoons of bourbon to the filling mixture before rolling.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
