Description
Christmas Chocolate Pecan Pie Balls are a festive and delicious no-bake treat featuring a rich blend of graham cracker crumbs, pecans, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla, all coated in smooth melted chocolate almond bark. These bite-sized balls are perfect for holiday gatherings and easy to prepare with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Mixture
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 ½ cups chopped pecans
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6–8 tablespoons 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 thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended and form a cohesive mixture.
- Shape: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands. Place the balls evenly spaced on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate the balls for 1 hour to allow them to firm up completely.
- Dip: Melt the chocolate almond bark according to the package instructions, ensuring a smooth and even melt. Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, making sure it is fully coated. Allow the excess chocolate to drip off before placing the coated ball back onto the parchment paper. Let the chocolate harden at room temperature or in the refrigerator until set.
Notes
- For best results, use chopped pecans rather than ground to maintain a nice texture.
- You can substitute chocolate almond bark with semisweet or dark chocolate, but it may affect the coating thickness.
- If the mixture feels too dry, add an extra tablespoon of melted butter or maple syrup.
- Store the finished balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Allow the balls to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for a softer bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
