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Pecan Pie Balls (No-Bake)
Ingredients:
2 cups pecans, toasted and finely chopped
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup brown sugar, packed
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons maple syrup
¼ cup apple juice (or bourbon if desired)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chocolate chips, melted (for dipping)
Directions:
Mix the Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine the toasted pecans, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and salt.
Incorporate the Wet Ingredients:
Stir in the maple syrup, apple juice (or bourbon), and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined and holds together when pressed.
Form the Balls:
Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Chill the Balls:
Freeze the balls for about 30 minutes to firm them up.
Dip in Chocolate:
Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, coating them either partially or fully according to your preference.
Set the Chocolate:
Place the chocolate-dipped balls back on the parchment paper and allow the chocolate to set completely.
Store:
Transfer the pecan pie balls to an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator until ready to serve.