Description
Delightful no-bake dessert capturing the flavor of traditional pecan pie in bite-sized form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (200g) pecans, finely chopped & toasted
- 2 cups (200g) graham cracker crumbs (about 14–16 sheets)
- 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, plus extra for coating
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (160g) light corn syrup
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Optional coatings: Cocoa powder, melted chocolate, finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Measure all ingredients carefully, toast pecans if desired, and let cool.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Mix toasted pecans, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and sea salt in a large bowl.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: Melt butter and whisk in corn syrup and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Combine the wet and dry mixtures until a thick dough forms.
- Form Pecan Pie Balls: Roll dough into 1 to 1.5-inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Coat (Optional): Roll in powdered sugar, cocoa powder, or chopped pecans if desired.
- Chill the Balls: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Serve and Store: Enjoy chilled, and store any leftovers properly.
Notes
Chilling is crucial for setting shape and enhancing flavors. Experiment with coatings for varied taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg