Pecan Pie Balls
No-bake pecan pie balls made with pecans, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and maple syrup, frozen and dipped in semi-sweet chocolate.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups pecans finely chopped
- 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 4 bars semi-sweet chocolate baking bars 4 ounces each; chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the pecans, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, salt, melted butter, maple syrup, rum extract and corn syrup. Mix thoroughly. The mixture will be slightly crumbly.
- Scoop portions with a cookie scoop and gently roll them until smooth. Do not squeeze hard, or they may fall apart. Set them on a cutting board or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze the shaped balls for 1 hour.
- Melt the chopped chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
- Drop the balls into the chocolate one at a time and roll until evenly coated. Return them to the parchment and, if you like, top with a few pecan pieces before the chocolate sets. Let the coating set fully before serving at room temperature.
Notes
The total time includes the 1-hour freeze but not the time the chocolate takes to set. Roll gently; squeezing hard can make the balls fall apart.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 23.1gProtein: 1.9gFat: 14.4gSodium: 40mgFiber: 2.2gSugar: 18.7g