Mayim Bialik's Pecan Pie Truffles

By Cindy

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups toasted pecans (finely chopped)
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 7 ounces dark chocolate

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from beta.abc.go.com

Preparation

Step 1

step 1

ingredients 2 1/2 cups toasted pecans (finely chopped)
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

instructions In a medium bowl, stir together the chopped pecans, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and salt until well combined.

step 2

ingredients 2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla

instructions Add the maple syrup, bourbon, and vanilla and stir well. USE YOUR HANDS to make sure it's fully incorporated!

step 3

ingredients

instructions Form into walnut (or smaller) sized balls and place on a cookie sheet. Freeze for at least 2 hours.

step 4

ingredients 7 ounces dark chocolate

instructions Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, silpat, or wax paper. Melt the chocolate (in a double boiler, candy melter, or the microwave) and dip the truffles into the chocolate (all the way, or just half is fun, too) and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Let sit for 15 minutes. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.