Description
These Pecan Pie Truffles capture the rich flavors of pecan pie in a bite-sized chocolate treat. They are perfect for holidays and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup finely crushed graham crackers (about 10 crackers)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, chopped pecans, melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined and a dough forms.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Place the coated truffles back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Pecan Pie Truffles, Pecan