Pecan Pie Balls (No-Bake)
These easy, no-bake pecan pie balls are a sweet and indulgent treat. With toasted pecans, graham cracker crumbs, and a hint of bourbon or apple juice, they are dipped in melted chocolate for a delicious, bite-sized dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pecans, toasted and finely chopped
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 cup bourbon or apple juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted (for dipping)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the toasted pecans, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the maple syrup, bourbon (or apple juice), and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined and sticks together.
- Form the Balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill: Freeze the balls for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Dip in Chocolate: Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, coating partially or fully based on your preference.
- Set the Chocolate: Return the chocolate-dipped balls to the parchment paper to let the chocolate set.
- Store: Keep the pecan pie balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the bourbon with apple juice or water.
- If you prefer, you can roll the balls in powdered sugar instead of dipping them in chocolate for a different texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 1mg
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