Here’s an easy, rich, No-Bake Pecan Pie Balls recipe — all the flavor of pecan pie rolled into bite-size treats, dipped in chocolate, and perfect for holidays or gifting!
🥧✨ No-Bake Pecan Pie Balls
Ingredients (Makes 20–24 balls)
- 1 ½ cups finely chopped pecans (toasted for best flavor)
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup or maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1–1 ½ cups chocolate chips or almond bark (for dipping)
- 1–2 tsp coconut oil (optional, for smoother melting)
🥣 Instructions
1. Toast the pecans (recommended)
- Spread pecans on a baking sheet.
- Toast at 350°F for 6–8 minutes, until fragrant.
- Cool completely.
2. Make the filling
In a large bowl, mix:
- chopped pecans
- graham cracker crumbs
- powdered sugar
- salt
Stir in:
- corn syrup (or maple)
- vanilla extract
Mix until a sticky dough forms.
If too crumbly, add a little more syrup (1 tsp at a time).
If too sticky, add more graham crumbs.
3. Roll into balls
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture at a time.
- Roll into smooth balls.
- Place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Freeze 15–20 minutes to firm up for dipping.
4. Dip in chocolate
- Melt chocolate chips + coconut oil in 20–30 second microwave bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each ball using a fork, tap to remove excess, and place back on parchment.
5. Set & serve
- Let chocolate harden at room temperature, or chill 10 minutes in the fridge.
- Store in an airtight container.
⭐ Tips & Variations
No Dip Version
Roll in:
- powdered sugar
- cocoa powder
- crushed pecans
Maple Pecan Pie Balls
Use pure maple syrup instead of corn syrup.
Salted Chocolate
Sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky salt on top before chocolate sets.
Chocolate Pecan Pie Balls
Add 1–2 tbsp cocoa powder to the filling.
Boozy Version
Add 1–2 tbsp bourbon or rum to the mixture.
🧊 Storage
- 1 week in the fridge
- 2–3 months in the freezer
- Keep chilled for firm texture
If you’d like, I can also give you:
🍏 Caramel Apple Pie Balls
🥧 Pumpkin Pie Balls
🍫 Chocolate Turtle Truffles
Just tell me!