🥜🍬 Pecan Pie Balls
These are bite-sized, no-bake treats that taste like pecan pie in a tiny, fun form—perfect for snacks or parties!
Ingredients (makes ~20 balls)
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1 cup graham cracker crumbs (or crushed digestive biscuits)
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½ cup pecans, chopped (plus extra for rolling if you like)
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½ cup sweetened condensed milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Optional: pinch of cinnamon or salt
Instructions
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Mix the base
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In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, chopped pecans, condensed milk, vanilla, and optional cinnamon.
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Stir until it forms a sticky dough.
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Shape into balls
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Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls with your hands.
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Optional: Roll in extra chopped pecans or a little cinnamon sugar for coating.
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Chill
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Place the balls on a baking sheet or plate.
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Chill in the fridge at least 30 minutes until firm.
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Serve & enjoy
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Keep them refrigerated until serving. They last about a week in an airtight container.
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Tips
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Chocolate twist: Dip balls in melted chocolate before chilling.
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Make ahead: Great for parties or gifts; store in fridge.
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Nut-free option: Replace pecans with sunflower seeds or skip entirely for allergy-friendly.
If you want, I can make a super simple 3-ingredient pecan pie balls version that’s even faster—perfect for quick snacking 😄.