PECAN PIE BALLS

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Oh these were a hit in the Test Kitchen! These are just like bite-sized pecan pies. Since they are small, you won't feel guilty when you take two or three. If you can stop there...

Provided by Camille McClendon

Categories     Candies

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 c pecans, toasted and chopped
1 c graham crackers, crushed (vanilla wafers, Oreos can be subbed if you do not like graham crackers)
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 tsp salt (if you can not handle the sodium, don't use it!)
2 Tbsp maple syrup
1/4 c bourbon, brandy or spiced rum. non alcoholic version: use almond extract, rum extract, or any other that may suit your taste. add a little water/juice to equal the liquid amount.
1 tsp vanilla
7 oz dark chocolate bark. If you prefer white chocolate...go for it!
1 tsp coarse sea salt (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine first four ingredients in large bowl.
  • 2. Add maple syrup, bourbon, and vanilla.
  • 3. Use your hands to make sure all the ingredients are mixed thoroughly. Almond extract can be subbed for non-alcohol version... add water to equal liquid amount. You can also try non-alcohol rum flavoring.
  • 4. Form balls by scooping a tablespoon size amount of mixture.
  • 5. Roll in hands to form balls.
  • 6. Place balls on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Place cookie sheet in the freezer for 2 hrs. Tip: After all balls are made, roll balls again with slightly water damped hands. This will make balls smooth before dipping in chocolate.
  • 7. Melt chocolate bark in a double boiler or microwave per directions on package.
  • 8. Dip frozen balls into chocolate.
  • 9. Then place on the parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
  • 10. Optional: Sprinkle a few grains of coarse sea salt on balls before the chocolate sets.
  • 11. These freeze well. Take out of the freezer and let sit for 15 minutes. They are also good frozen!

Abdi Rizaaq
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These pecan pie balls are the perfect holiday treat. They are easy to make and they are always a crowd-pleaser.


Roon
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I've made these pecan pie balls several times and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I highly recommend them.


Peter Kefa Jiwe
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These pecan pie balls are amazing! I love the combination of the sweet and salty flavors. They are the perfect treat for any occasion.


Arnod pro Arnod pro
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I made these pecan pie balls for my family and they were a huge success! They were so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


lazar lazar
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These pecan pie balls were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again next year.