🥜 Pecan Pie Balls (No-Bake Sweet Treat)
These taste like mini pecan pies but are much easier—no oven needed, just mix, roll, and chill.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups finely chopped pecans
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers (or digestive biscuits)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 2–3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional coating:
- Extra crushed pecans
- Melted chocolate for dipping
👨🍳 How to make it
1. Mix dry ingredients
- Combine chopped pecans, crushed biscuits, brown sugar, and salt
2. Add wet ingredients
- Stir in maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla
- Mix until a sticky dough forms
3. Shape balls
- Roll into small bite-sized balls
- If too sticky, chill mixture for 10–15 minutes first
4. Coat (optional)
- Roll in extra crushed pecans or drizzle/dip in melted chocolate
5. Chill
- Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes until firm
🍽️ Result
- Sweet, nutty, caramel-like flavor
- Soft chewy center
- Crunchy pecan texture
💡 Tips
- Toast pecans first for deeper flavor
- Add a pinch of cinnamon for warmth
- Store in fridge for up to a week
If you want, I can also make a chocolate version, keto/low-sugar version, or 3-ingredient quick version.
