PrintEasy No-Bake Chocolate Pecan Pie Balls
Make these simple, bite-sized pecan pie balls without turning on your oven. They capture classic pecan pie flavor and are perfect for parties or gifting.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: About 24 balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for dipping)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for melting chocolate)
Instructions
- Combine the chopped pecans, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly until a stiff, uniform dough forms. If the mixture seems too dry, add one extra teaspoon of condensed milk.
- Roll the dough into small, one-inch balls. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill the balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm them up.
- Prepare the chocolate coating: Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Dip each chilled ball halfway or completely into the melted chocolate. Return the coated balls to the parchment-lined sheet.
- Refrigerate the pecan pie balls for another 15 minutes, or until the chocolate sets completely.
Notes
- For a Southern twist, substitute 1/4 cup of the pecans with chopped walnuts.
- If you are looking for simple ways to manage your weekly food intake, look into meal planning options.
- These treats store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg