Here’s a no-bake Pecan Pie Balls with Chocolate recipe—sweet, nutty, and perfect for holidays or gifting 🍫🥜
Pecan Pie Balls with Chocolate
Ingredients
- 1½ cups pecans, finely chopped
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp maple syrup or corn syrup
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (milk or dark)
- 1 tsp coconut oil or shortening (for smooth coating)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix pecans, graham crumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla until combined.
- Chill mixture 15–20 minutes to firm up.
- Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil until smooth.
- Dip or drizzle balls with chocolate.
- Chill until chocolate is set (about 20 minutes).
Tips & Variations
- Extra pecan flavor: Toast pecans before chopping
- Bourbon twist: Add 1 tsp bourbon
- White chocolate: Swap coating
- Vegan: Use dairy-free butter & chocolate
If you’d like, I can format this as a holiday cookie exchange recipe, printable card, or social media caption.
