Sweet, nutty no-bake pecan pie balls with a rich filling and optional chocolate coating.
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Calories: 180kcal
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- spatula
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecans, finely chopped
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup corn syrup or honey or maple syrup
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 10 oz chocolate, melted (optional)
Instructions
- Mix chopped pecans, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Whisk melted butter, syrup, vanilla, and salt, then stir into the dry mixture.
- Roll the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill for 30–45 minutes until firm.
- Dip in melted chocolate if desired and chill again until set.
Notes
Chilling improves both texture and flavor. These taste even better the next day.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 4mg