Here’s an easy, sweet, and totally addictive recipe for No-Bake Pecan Pie Balls—all the classic pecan pie flavors rolled into bite-sized treats and dipped in chocolate. Perfect for holidays, gifting, or snacking!
🥧 Pecan Pie Balls (No-Bake)
Ingredients (makes 20–24 balls)
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, finely chopped
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or corn syrup
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 1–1 1/2 cups chocolate (milk, dark, or white) for dipping
- Optional: extra chopped pecans for sprinkling
Instructions
1. Make the Filling
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped pecans, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and salt.
- Add melted butter, maple (or corn) syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Stir until mixture is thick and sticky and holds together when pressed.
2. Roll into Balls
- Scoop out 1 tablespoon of the mixture at a time.
- Roll into balls using your hands.
- Place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill in the freezer for 15–20 minutes until firm.
3. Dip in Chocolate
- Melt chocolate in the microwave (30-second intervals, stirring between).
- Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each ball into the melted chocolate.
- Let excess drip off before placing back on parchment.
- Immediately sprinkle with extra pecans if desired.
4. Set and Serve
- Refrigerate 10–15 minutes to allow chocolate to harden.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week (or freeze up to 2 months).
⭐ Tips & Variations
- Extra gooey: Add an extra tablespoon of syrup.
- Less sweet: Use dark chocolate and reduce brown sugar slightly.
- White chocolate drizzle: After dipping, drizzle with white chocolate for a bakery-style look.
- Bourbon Pecan Balls: Add 1–2 teaspoons bourbon to the filling (SO good for holidays!).
If you want, I can also give you:
- A chocolate-free version
- A Keto/low-carb variation
- A salted-caramel pecan pie ball recipe
Just tell me!
