Description
Homemade pecan pie balls deliver classic Southern dessert flavors without baking. Chocolate-coated nutty treats combine graham cracker crumbs, pecans, and sweet maple syrup for an irresistible bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml / 16 oz) pecans, finely chopped
- 1 cup (236 ml / 8 oz) graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (118 ml / 4 oz) brown sugar, light or dark
- ¼ cup (59 ml / 2 oz) maple syrup or corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup (236 ml / 8 oz) powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine pecans, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl, creating a harmonious dry base for the no-bake confections.
- Binding: Pour maple syrup and vanilla extract over the dry ingredients, stirring thoroughly to create a cohesive mixture that easily forms compact shapes when pressed together.
- Forming: Meticulously craft small, uniform spheres using gentle hand pressure, ensuring each ball maintains a consistent bite-sized dimension and smooth exterior.
- Coating: Gently roll each formed sphere through a cloud of powdered sugar, completely enveloping the pecan treats in a delicate, sweet crystalline layer.
- Chilling: Arrange the sugar-coated balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to solidify their structure and enhance flavor melding.
- Serving: After chilling, enjoy the pecan pie balls immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze for extended preservation up to three months.
Notes
- Pecan Precision: Choose fresh, high-quality pecans for the richest flavor and best texture in your no-bake balls.
- Moisture Management: Ensure the mixture is just sticky enough to hold together, but not too wet – add maple syrup gradually to control consistency.
- Rolling Technique: Use slightly damp hands when forming balls to prevent sticking and create smooth, uniform spheres.
- Coating Creativity: Experiment with alternative coatings like cocoa powder, crushed graham crackers, or finely chopped nuts for different flavor profiles and textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg