Description
Delicious no-bake Pecan Pie Balls featuring a rich pecan and graham cracker filling coated in smooth melted chocolate, perfect for holiday treats or anytime indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1½ cups pecans fine chopped
- ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons light karo syrup
- 2 tablespoons salted butter melted
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- ¾ teaspoon rum extract
Chocolate Coating
- 12 ounces chocolate melting discs (Ghirardelli brand recommended)
- Optional garnish - Holiday themed sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the chopped pecans, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, maple syrup, light karo syrup, melted butter, almond extract, and rum extract until evenly combined. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours or up to overnight.
- Form Balls: Once chilled, use a 2 inch cookie scoop to portion the pecan filling. Wet your hands with warm water, then press each scoop of filling firmly into a tight ball. Place the pecan balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat until all filling is used.
- Melt Chocolate: In a medium bowl, melt the chocolate melting discs according to package instructions, stirring until smooth.
- Coat Balls: Using a fork, dip each pecan ball into the melted chocolate, rolling gently to fully coat without breaking the ball. Lift out with the fork and place on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining balls.
- Add Garnish & Chill: Optionally, sprinkle holiday-themed candy sprinkles on top of each coated ball. Refrigerate uncovered for 2 hours to allow the chocolate to firm up.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an uncovered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- If chocolate melting discs are unavailable, use chocolate almond bark or melt semi-sweet chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons of unflavored shortening or coconut oil for coating.
- Good quality maple syrup is recommended over pancake syrup for best flavor.
- If you prefer, substitute rum extract with vanilla extract.
- Chocolate melting discs come in various colors which can be used to customize the treats.
- If omitting karo syrup, increase maple syrup amount accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
