Delicious No-Bake Pecan Balls (Printable Version)
No-bake pecan balls combine pecans, graham cracker crumbs, and chocolate for a quick, sweet treat.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Dry Ingredients
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120 g pecans, finely chopped
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120 g graham cracker crumbs
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60 g powdered sugar
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50 g unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 g salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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115 g unsalted butter, softened
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60 ml maple syrup
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5 ml vanilla extract
→ Coating & Garnish
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180 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
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Extra chopped pecans for garnish
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
In a large mixing bowl, blend pecans, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
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In a separate bowl, beat softened butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
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Incorporate the butter mixture into the dry ingredients, folding gently until fully combined. Chill mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
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Scoop approximately 15 ml of mixture and form into balls. Arrange them on a parchment-lined tray.
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Place the shaped balls back into the refrigerator and cool for an additional 30 minutes to firm up.
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Gently melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between intervals until smooth.
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Dip each chilled ball fully into the melted chocolate to evenly coat, then place back onto the parchment paper.
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Sprinkle the coated balls with extra chopped pecans and allow the chocolate to set before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Chill both the mixture and the formed balls thoroughly for easier handling and better texture.
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Use a cookie scoop for consistent ball sizing.
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Avoid overheating chocolate during melting to prevent burning and maintain smoothness.