Description
Irresistible maple pecan delight balls combine sweet Canadian maple syrup with crunchy pecans for a delectable no-bake treat. Rolled in chopped nuts and chilled to perfection, you’ll savor these delightful bites that bring comfort and indulgence to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (227 g) butter, softened
- 2 cups (226 g) finely chopped pecans
Secondary Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) maple syrup
- 3 teaspoons (15 ml) vanilla extract
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a gentle 300F (150C), preparing a baking surface with a light grease or parchment paper coverage.
- Sift flour and salt together in a medium mixing vessel, creating a uniform dry foundation.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip softened butter with maple syrup and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes silky and integrated.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredients into the creamy base, stirring carefully to ensure complete incorporation without overmixing.
- Tenderly fold the finely chopped pecans throughout the developing dough, distributing them evenly for consistent texture.
- Craft the dough into delicate, compact spheres approximately one inch in diameter, positioning them with ample spacing on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place the tray in the preheated oven, allowing the delicate morsels to transform for 40-45 minutes until they achieve a firm, pale golden complexion.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, let the maple pecan spheres rest momentarily to stabilize their structure.
- While still radiating warmth, gently tumble each ball through a snowfall of powdered sugar, creating a delicate, sweet exterior that melts subtly against the nutty interior.
Notes
- Carefully choose high-quality maple syrup for the most authentic and rich flavor in these delightful pecan balls.
- Chop pecans uniformly to ensure even distribution and consistent texture throughout the cookies.
- Always use room temperature butter for smoother mixing and better incorporation of ingredients.
- Watch cookies closely during baking to prevent over-browning, as they should be lightly golden and firm.
- Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar immediately after baking to help the sugar adhere perfectly and create a delicate, sweet coating.
- Store these maple pecan balls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain their delicious texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg