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pecan pie balls
Kathryn Coyle

Easy Pecan Pie Balls

These Easy No-Bake Pecan Pie Balls are the ultimate bite-sized holiday dessert! Made with oats, pecans, dates, maple syrup, and nut butter, they’re quick to whip up in the food processor and finished with a drizzle of melted chocolate.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Snack
Cuisine: batch cook
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup crushed pecans
  • 4 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 1/2 cup nut butter cashew/almond or peanut butter work well
  • 5 whole dates medjool or zamli
  • 8 squares dark chocolate
  • 1 tsp coconut oil for melting

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 measuring cups
  • 1 food processor
  • 1 jug/bowl for boiling water and melting chocolate

Method
 

  1. Prepare your dates first. Soak them in boiling water for about 10 minutes until soft
  2. Add the oats, chopped pecans, nut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a mixing bowl
  3. Drain the dates well and blend in the food processor
  4. Add the dates to the mixture and combine until a sticky dough forms
  5. If it feels too dry, add a tiny extra splash of maple syrup or water
  6. Scoop about a tablespoon at a time and roll into equal sized balls
  7. Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or wax paper or a wooden board if you are presenting them in a special way
  8. Melt your dark chocolate and coconut oil together using a double boiler or in the microwave in short bursts at medium heat
  9. Drizzle over the balls and add a pecan to the top of each ball for decoration
  10. Set in the fridge for about 30 minutes

Video

Notes

Once the chocolate is set, transfer to a safe container or airtight container. Keep at room temperature for a few days or refrigerate for up to a week.