Description
Indulgent pecan pie balls bring Southern charm to no-bake desserts, delivering rich nutty sweetness without turning on the oven. Minimal ingredients and simple steps make these bite-sized treats perfect for holiday gatherings or quick sweet cravings you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups pecans, toasted and finely chopped
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 cup bourbon or apple juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted (for dipping)
Instructions
- Pulverize toasted pecans, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and salt together in a spacious mixing vessel until thoroughly integrated.
- Introduce maple syrup, bourbon (or apple juice), and vanilla extract, stirring meticulously until the mixture achieves a cohesive, moldable consistency.
- Craft compact spherical structures approximately one inch in diameter, gently pressing and rotating to ensure structural integrity.
- Transfer the fabricated orbs onto a parchment-lined tray, positioning them with strategic spacing.
- Dispatch the tray into the freezer, allowing the spheres to solidify and maintain their shape for roughly half an hour.
- Melt chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, creating a smooth, glossy liquid surface.
- Carefully immerse each chilled sphere into the molten chocolate, utilizing a fork or dipping tool to ensure even coverage.
- Delicately position the chocolate-enrobed spheres back onto the parchment paper, permitting excess chocolate to cascade and form elegant drips.
- Allow the chocolate coating to crystallize and harden at room temperature or expedite the process by briefly returning to the refrigerator.
- Preserve the completed delicacies within an airtight receptacle in the refrigerator, maintaining optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their rich, nutty flavor and create a deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Use a small cookie scoop for uniform ball size, ensuring consistent texture and professional presentation.
- Swap bourbon with apple juice or almond extract for family-friendly or non-alcoholic version, maintaining the same delicious essence.
- Experiment with dark, milk, or white chocolate coating to personalize the treats and add visual variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 153
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg