Pecan Pie Balls

I don’t know about you, but I love pecan pie. It’s one of my favorite desserts. But it can be a little bit fussy to make.

That’s why I came up with this easy pecan pie balls recipe. They’re simple to make and delicious!

Plus, they’re perfect for a party or as a dessert for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked pecan pie in the fall. And there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a bite of pecan pie ball.

So go ahead and indulge your sweet tooth!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• This dessert is really easy to make.
• Plus, they are really tasty and taste just like Pecan Pie.
• The homemade pecan pie balls recipes like this can be made ahead and taken with you to gatherings throughout the holidays.
• It’s impressive. Let’s face it, serving up this simple pecan pie balls dessert will have guests wondering how you came up with it.

Ingredient Notes and Substitution

You can also go with dark chocolate for a richer taste or switch to white chocolate for a sweeter flavor.

• If you don’t have pecans or want to save a bit, switch to walnuts.
• If you don’t want the rum flavor, you can use vanilla instead. Or, add a few splashes of rum to your dish instead of an extract for more rum flavor.
• Dark brown sugar will add a level of deep flavor to this, creating more of a Carmel flavor to it.
• You can take the best pecan pie balls ideas and modify them. It will change up the flavor, but there are still options.

Ingredients:

• Chocolate
• Pecans
• Graham cracker crumbs
• Brown sugar
• Maple syrup
• Water
• Rum extract
• Vanilla extract

How to make Pecan Pie Balls:

Step 1. Add the pecans, brown sugar, and graham cracker crumbs to a mixing bowl. Stir to combine.

Step 2. Mix the rum extract into the water, and add it to the mixing bowl.

Step 3. Stir to combine the mixture well until it clumps together easily when squeezed in your hand.

Step 4. Form the mixture into 30 evenly sized balls and place into the freezer to chill on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 1 hour.

Step 5. Heat the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl at 30-second intervals until completely melted.

Step 6. Dip the pecan pie balls into the chocolate, and return them to the parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 7. Chill again until the chocolate has set before serving.

THANKS FOR PINING!

Tips for Success

Baking pecan pie balls at home is easy enough to do, but you need to keep things slow. For example, don’t try to melt the chocolate in the microwave for more than 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between. Otherwise, you’ll burn it.

These are quick pecan pie balls for parties, but it’s best to give yourself some time. Let them chill and come together to bring the flavor together. The night before is better than the day of for this simple pecan pie balls dessert.

Serving Suggestions

Homemade pecan pie balls recipes like this are perfect for a treat at any time. You can serve them as a component of a cookie dish if you like. Or, serve with a cup of espresso after a dinner. They don’t need anything more than that to make them totally special.

You can also package them up individually or with a couple in a serving and then sell them at a bake sale. They will work well as long as you keep them out of the sun and in a cool container. That’s something that will sell fast!

FAQs

Can I add ingredients?

Sure, you could add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg, or you could add in caramel chips or chocolate chips.

What if I cannot find the Chocolate Almond Bark?

That would be surprising, most stores sell almond bark in the baking aisle. However, if your store does not stock it, you can use Chocolate Chips, melt them, and use them as a dip for the Pecan Balls.

How do I serve these Pecan Pie Balls?

They should be served in the same manner that you would serve up any other dessert. Whether this is on a decorative plate, in separate dessert cups, or in a serving bowl with toothpicks, as long as your guests get to taste them, the method will not matter.

Why is my Pecan mixture so dry and crumbly?

If this happens, add one or two teaspoons of water until the dough comes together. If the dough is too wet, add a small amount of flour.

Do I have to dip them in chocolate?

Not necessarily. You could dip some in chocolate, leave some plain, and dip some in caramel. This gives you a variety and lets you decide which way you like them best

Notes

These family favorite pecan pie balls are the easiest way to create a family tradition in your home. Keep in mind that once you make these, you’ll have to keep making them because they are so good. The good news is this is really a simple pecan pie balls dessert without a lot of time spent on them.

If you’re looking for other options when baking pecan pie balls at home, try these. You can make them together if you’re creating a bunch of goodies for a celebration.

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