Description

Craving the flavor of classic pecan pie without the oven time? These No-Bake Pecan Pie Balls are the ultimate quick dessert idea—perfect for holiday treats, sweet snacks, or party trays. Loaded with toasted pecans, sticky dates, graham cracker crumbs, and a smooth chocolate shell, this easy recipe brings nostalgic flavors in a modern, bite-sized form. Whether you’re hunting for healthy snack alternatives, fun food ideas, or an effortless way to impress guests, these chocolate-dipped pecan balls fit the bill beautifully.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans

1 cup graham cracker crumbs

1/2 cup medjool dates, pitted and chopped

1/4 cup maple syrup or light corn syrup

1/4 cup creamy almond butter or peanut butter

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Pinch sea salt

1 cup chocolate chips

1 tablespoon coconut oil

Extra chopped pecans for garnish

Instructions

1. Toast chopped pecans in a skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Let them cool.

2. In a food processor, combine pecans, graham cracker crumbs, chopped dates, cinnamon, and salt. Pulse until crumbly.

3. Add syrup, almond butter, and vanilla. Process until the mixture sticks together when pressed.

4. Scoop out 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

5. Chill the balls in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to firm up.

6. Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

7. Dip chilled balls into melted chocolate. Tap off excess and return to tray.

8. Sprinkle with extra chopped pecans while chocolate is wet.

9. Chill again for 15–20 minutes until chocolate sets.

10. Store in an airtight container in the fridge or serve immediately.

Notes

For deeper flavor, always toast your pecans before blending.

If dates are too dry, soak them for 10 minutes in warm water.

Don’t skip the chill steps—they make shaping and dipping much easier.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ball
Calories: 140
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 30mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: no-bake dessert, pecan pie balls, easy holiday treats, chocolate pecan bites, healthy snack