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Ultimate No-Bake Pecan Pie Balls with Chocolate Drizzle

A stack of rich, chocolate-dipped pecan pie balls generously coated in chopped pecans.
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Make these easy, no-bake pecan pie balls for a quick holiday treat. They capture the rich flavor of pecan pie in a simple, bite-sized confection, perfect for gifting or parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for coating)
  • 1 tablespoon shortening (optional, for smoother chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Place the finely chopped pecans in a medium bowl. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of pecans for rolling later.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the wet mixture to the bowl with the pecans. Mix well until everything is fully combined and a thick dough forms.
  4. Roll the dough into small, uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter. You should get about 20 to 24 balls.
  5. Roll each ball lightly in the reserved chopped pecans, pressing gently so they adhere.
  6. Place the rolled balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  7. Prepare the chocolate coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and shortening (if using). Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
  8. Dip each chilled pecan ball halfway into the melted chocolate, or drizzle the chocolate over the tops.
  9. Return the coated balls to the parchment-lined sheet.
  10. Refrigerate the pecan pie balls until the chocolate sets completely, about 1 hour.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, toast the pecans lightly before chopping them for the dough.
  • You can make these pecan pie inspired balls up to one week ahead and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • If you want a thinner chocolate coating, add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to the chocolate chips when melting.

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