Description
Sinful pecan pie balls deliver Southern comfort without baking, blending graham cracker crumbs, pecans, and bourbon into irresistible bite-sized treats. Sweet nostalgia melts in your mouth, promising pure indulgence with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup almond flour (or graham cracker crumbs for non-keto)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened nut butter (almond, cashew, or peanut butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning and Optional Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional, for added sweetness)
Instructions
- Transform whole pecans into fine, textured fragments using a food processor, ensuring they maintain a slightly chunky consistency.
- Blend processed pecans with almond flour, introducing maple syrup, nut butter, vanilla essence, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt into a comprehensive mixture.
- Thoroughly integrate all ingredients until they form a cohesive, moldable substance with uniform texture and balanced flavors.
- Craft compact, spherical treats approximately one inch in diameter, applying gentle pressure to compact the mixture and maintain structural integrity.
- Enhance the exterior by delicately coating each sphere with additional crushed pecans or miniature chocolate chips, creating an appealing textural contrast.
- Arrange the formed confections on a parchment-lined tray, ensuring minimal contact between each sphere.
- Transfer the tray to the refrigerator, allowing the balls to solidify and develop a firm, compact consistency over thirty minutes.
- Once chilled and stabilized, retrieve the pecan pie balls and serve as an indulgent, hassle-free dessert perfect for casual gatherings or personal enjoyment.
Notes
- Use a food processor with sharp blades to achieve the perfect pecan texture without turning them into dust.
- Experiment with different nut butters like almond or cashew for unique flavor variations that complement the pecans.
- For a lower-carb version, swap maple syrup with sugar-free alternatives or monk fruit sweetener to reduce overall sugar content.
- Store these energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, making them a convenient grab-and-go snack or dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg