It is so quick and easy to make these dangerously delicious no-bake Pecan Pie Balls. This recipe is a twist on the traditional holiday dessert and transforms the nutty crunch and rich flavors found in the classic confection into perfectly portioned, bite-sized pieces. The perfect addition to your Christmas Cookie exchange!
PERFECTLY PORTIONED PECAN PIE BALLS
This Pecan Pie Balls recipe is my re-imagined version of Pecan Pie, but served as an individual, grab-and-go, portable sweet treat instead of a slice.
In 5 quick minutes, you can easily form the sticky, crunchy, caramel-like filling that makes this simple dessert so delicious. The truffles are dipped in a chocolate candy coating and gloriously garnished with holiday-colored sprinkles to create a small portioned taste to eat after a filling Thanksgiving or at holiday parties!
A dessert table can often seem overwhelming when faced with an ample spread that needs sampling, especially when stomach space is limited.
That’s why this pecan pie truffle is the perfect compromise and the best way to eat pecan pie in the form of a ball–each bite has the same sweet and gooey, nutty crunch as the traditional dessert, but it’s mini-sized so you can get a taste in one bite! And if adding a layer of chocolate to pecan pie seems wrong, I don’t ever want to be right!
WHY WE LOVE THIS PECAN PIE BALLS RECIPE
- No-bake recipe that is quick and easy to make.
- Delicious dessert that is has the same sweet and nutty flavors as your favorite slice.
- It’s the best part of pecan pie rolled into one perfectly portioned, handheld taste.
- Portable, on-the-go treat.
- Perfect for parties, tailgating, holiday dessert platters, Christmas parties and homemade edible gifts.
INGREDIENTS / SHOPPING LIST
- Pecans, fine chopped
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Brown sugar
- Maple syrup
- Light karo syrup
- Salted butter, melted
- Almond extract
- Rum extract
- Chocolate melting discs (I used Ghirardelli brand): You can also use Chocolate Almond Bark.
- Optional garnish: Holiday themed sprinkles
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring tools
- Wooden spoon
- Plastic wrap
- 2 inch cookie scoop
- Fork
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheet
