Description
Irresistible Pecan Pie Balls dance with Southern charm, blending classic dessert flavors into bite-sized perfection. Sweet, nutty morsels bring comfort and delight, inviting you to savor each delectable moment.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) finely chopped pecans
- 1 cup (236 ml) graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (118 ml) brown sugar (light or dark)
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (59 ml) maple syrup (or corn syrup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Coating Ingredient:
- 1 cup (236 ml) powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Gather the pecans, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a dry foundation for the delectable treats.
- Drizzle maple syrup and vanilla extract over the dry ingredients, using a spatula to blend everything into a cohesive, slightly tacky mixture that holds together when pressed.
- Employ clean hands to gently roll small portions of the mixture into compact, uniform spheres, ensuring each ball is approximately the size of a bite-sized morsel.
- Delicately tumble each formed sphere through a drift of powdered sugar, allowing a fine, sweet coating to envelop the entire surface of the pecan confection.
- Transfer the sugar-dusted orbs onto a parchment-lined tray, creating a neat arrangement that facilitates even chilling.
- Nestle the tray into the refrigerator, allowing the balls to rest and solidify for a minimum of half an hour, which helps them maintain their structured shape.
- Once chilled, these nutty delights can be savored immediately or stored in a sealed container within the refrigerator for up to seven days, or preserved in the freezer for a trio of months.
Notes
- Toasting pecans beforehand intensifies their nutty flavor and adds a delightful depth to the no-bake balls.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother mixing and easier ball formation.
- Wet your hands slightly with water when rolling to prevent the mixture from sticking and create more uniform balls.
- For gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs to maintain texture and binding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg