Description
Get ready to fall in love with No-Bake Pecan Pie Balls—a fuss-free dessert that packs all the gooey, nutty sweetness of pecan pie into a bite-sized, chocolate-dipped treat. Ideal for quick holiday desserts, easy potluck ideas, or sweet snack cravings, these creamy bites require no oven time and minimal ingredients. Perfect for busy days when you still want to impress. Think quick desserts, easy recipes, and classic Southern flavor—this is the no-bake winner you’ve been waiting for!
Ingredients
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup chocolate chips or melting chocolate
1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix chopped pecans, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and softened cream cheese until a thick dough forms.
2. Roll the mixture into small balls using your hands or a cookie scoop.
3. Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray and chill in the refrigerator or freezer for 30 minutes.
4. Melt the chocolate chips with butter until smooth.
5. Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate and allow the excess to drip off.
6. Press extra chopped pecans on top before the chocolate sets.
7. Chill again to set the chocolate, then serve or store.
Notes
Toasting the pecans before mixing enhances flavor and adds crunch.
You can use dark, milk, or white chocolate depending on your preference for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: no-bake dessert, pecan pie balls, holiday treats, bite-sized sweets