No Bake Pecan Pie Balls
Indulge in these rich and delightful chocolate pecan rum balls for a sweet treat!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups pecans, finely chopped
- 2 thirds cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 fourths cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 fourth tsp salt
- 1 third cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 fourth cup pure maple syrup
- 1 half tsp rum extract
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate baking bars, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the pecans, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and salt. Make sure to combine these ingredients well.
- Add the melted butter, maple syrup, rum extract, and corn syrup to the mixture. Use your hands to mix everything thoroughly until it becomes slightly crumbly. This step is essential for ensuring every ball has great flavor.
- Using a cookie scoop, form small balls from the pecan mixture. Roll them gently in your hands to create smooth balls. Be careful not to press too hard; you want them to hold their shape without being too dense.
- Place the balls on a cutting board or a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze the balls for 1 hour to help them firm up.
- Meanwhile, melt the chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in short intervals, stirring in between until smooth. This ensures the chocolate doesn’t burn.
- Once melted, dip each pecan ball into the chocolate, making sure they are evenly coated. Place them back on the parchment paper and sprinkle a few pecan pieces on top before the chocolate sets. This adds a nice decorative touch!
- Allow the pecan balls to sit until the chocolate sets completely. For quicker results, you can pop them in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.
- Once the chocolate is set, serve the pecan pie balls at room temperature for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
Recipe notes: No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.