Pecan Pie Balls

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Ingredients

  • Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 c pecans, toasted and chopped
  • 1 c graham crackers, crushed
  • 1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 c bourbon, brandy or spiced rum
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 7 oz dark chocolate bark
  • 1 tsp coarse sea salt (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1 Combine first four ingredients in large bowl. Add maple syrup, bourbon, and vanilla. Use your hands to make sure all the ingredients are mixed thoroughly.

2 Form balls by scooping a tablespoon size amount of mixture and rolling in hands to form balls. Place balls on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

Tip: After all balls are made, roll balls again with slightly water damped hands. This will make balls smooth before dipping in chocolate.

Place balls on cookie sheet in freezer for 2 hrs.

3 Melt chocolate bark in a double boiler or microwave per directions on package. Dip frozen balls into chocolate, then place on the parchment paper lined cookie sheet.

4 Optional: Sprinkle a few grains of course sea salt on balls before the chocolate sets.

5 These freeze well. Take out of freezer and let sit for 15 minutes. They are also good frozen!