Description
Delight in these festive Christmas Chocolate Pecan Pie Balls, a no-bake treat combining the rich flavors of pecans, brown sugar, and maple syrup coated in smooth chocolate almond bark. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet snack, these bite-sized balls offer a crunchy, sweet, and creamy experience that captures the essence of pecan pie in a convenient, easy-to-make form.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Ball Mixture
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 ½ cups chopped pecans
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6-8 tbsp melted butter
- ½ cup maple syrup
Coating
- 24 oz chocolate almond bark
Instructions
- Mix: In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, chopped pecans, brown sugar, vanilla extract, melted butter, and maple syrup. Stir everything thoroughly until the mixture is well blended and holds together when pressed.
- Shape: Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place these balls evenly spaced on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Once all are shaped, chill the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the balls to firm up and hold their shape.
- Dip: Melt the chocolate almond bark according to package instructions, usually by microwaving in short intervals or using a double boiler, until smooth and creamy. Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing the dipped balls back onto the parchment paper. Let them cool and harden at room temperature or in the refrigerator until the chocolate sets completely.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, chill the balls longer before dipping.
- You can substitute chocolate almond bark with high-quality melting chocolate or chocolate chips.
- Store the finished balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For added flavor, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the chocolate coating before it sets.
