Hereβs an easy No-Bake Pecan Pie Balls recipeβsweet, nutty, and perfect for holidays or quick treats.
Pecan Pie Balls (No-Bake)
Ingredients
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1Β½ cups finely chopped pecans
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Β½ cup graham cracker crumbs (or vanilla wafer crumbs)
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ΒΌ cup brown sugar
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2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
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2 tablespoons melted butter
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Β½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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Optional: ΒΌ teaspoon cinnamon
Optional coating
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Extra chopped pecans
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Powdered sugar
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Melted chocolate for dipping
Instructions
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Mix ingredients
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In a bowl, combine pecans, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
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Add wet ingredients
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Stir in maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla until mixture holds together.
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Form balls
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Roll mixture into 1-inch balls.
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Chill
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Place on a plate or tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
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Serve
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Enjoy as-is, or roll in powdered sugar, extra pecans, or dip in melted chocolate.
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Tips
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If mixture feels dry, add a tiny bit more syrup.
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Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 1 week.
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These taste just like the filling of pecan pieβno oven needed π₯§β¨
If you want, I can also give you a chocolate-dipped version, a keto/low-sugar version, or a holiday spiced version π