Here’s a long, detailed Pecan Pie Balls (No-Bake) recipe — rich, sweet, and perfect for holidays or quick treats 🥧🌰
🌰 Pecan Pie Balls (No-Bake)
These Pecan Pie Balls taste just like classic pecan pie, but without turning on the oven. They’re soft, nutty, lightly spiced, and coated in sugar or chocolate for an irresistible bite-size dessert.
🧾 Ingredients (makes about 20–24 balls)
2 cups pecans, finely chopped
½ cup graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup brown sugar, packed
¼ cup maple syrup (or honey)
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Optional coatings
Powdered sugar
Melted chocolate (milk or dark)
Crushed pecans
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the mixture
In a large bowl, combine chopped pecans, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well so everything is evenly distributed.
2️⃣ Add wet ingredients
Stir in maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla. Mix until a thick, slightly sticky dough forms.
👉 If the mixture feels dry, add 1–2 teaspoons more maple syrup.
3️⃣ Chill
Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes. This makes the mixture easier to roll.
4️⃣ Roll into balls
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into balls. Roll in powdered sugar, crushed pecans, or dip in melted chocolate if desired.
5️⃣ Set & store
Place balls on parchment paper. Refrigerate 30 minutes to firm up.
🍽️ Serving & Storage
Serve chilled or at room temperature
Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 1 week
Freeze up to 2 months
💡 Tips for Best Flavor
Toast pecans lightly for deeper flavor
Use real maple syrup for authentic pecan pie taste
