Here’s an easy, no-bake Pecan Pie Balls recipe — all the flavors of pecan pie in bite-size treats 🥧🌰
🥧 Pecan Pie Balls (No-Bake)
Makes about 24 balls
Ingredients
- 1½ cups finely chopped pecans
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs (or vanilla wafer crumbs)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Optional Coating
- Melted dark or milk chocolate
- Or powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix pecans, graham crumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Stir until mixture holds together (add 1–2 tsp more syrup if dry).
- Roll into 1-inch balls.
- Chill 30 minutes until firm.
Optional: Dip chilled balls in melted chocolate and chill again until set.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Boozy version: Add 1–2 tsp bourbon or rum
- Healthier: Use dates instead of brown sugar
- Extra crunch: Roll in chopped pecans
- Gift-friendly: Store in mini cupcake liners
🧊 Storage
- Refrigerator: 1 week
- Freezer: up to 2 months
If you want, I can also share:
- Chocolate-covered pecan pie balls
- Keto / low-sugar version
- Holiday gift box ideas
Just let me know 😊
