These No Bake Pecan Pie Balls are dipped in chocolate for an irresistible dessert that tastes just like a piece of pecan pie!

This holiday sweet treat is always a hit!

These pecan pie balls are one of my favorite sweet treats to serve up for the holidays. They make a great dessert for any holiday party and are sure to be a hit at Christmas time.

This sweet dessert is made with a pecan pie filling, rolled into balls, then dipped in chocolate for a delicious crunch.

Some of our other favorite pecan recipes include pecan pie bars, pecan cream pie, and pecan pie brownies.

Pecan pie lovers will go crazy for this delicious dessert!

Ingredients needed

Graham cracker crumbs
Finely chopped pecans
Vanilla extract
Salt
Brown sugar and maple syrup
Butter
Dark chocolate melting wafers

How to make pecan pie balls

Step 1: Mix together the graham cracker crumbs, pecans, brown sugar, vanilla, maple syrup, and salt. Stir in the butter until combined.

Step 2: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use your hands to shape the mixture into balls, then place onto the lined baking sheet. You should get around 30 pecan balls.

Step 3: Freeze the pecan balls for one hour.

Step 4: Melt the dark chocolate melting wafers, then dip each pecan pie ball into the melted chocolate, then place it back onto the baking sheet.

Step 5: refrigerate the pecan truffles until set.

Why you’ll love these pecan pie balls

Holiday favorite: Everyone loves pecan pie for the holidays, and these individual bites of deliciousness are sure to be a hit!
Easy to make ahead: Make these ahead of time and serve them for your holiday party, or give as a gift!
Crunchy and sweet: This recipe has just the right amount of crunch and sweetness to satisfy any craving.

These are best served thawed or at room temperature for that delicious gooey texture that is just like pecan pie. Anyone who loves pecans is going to go crazy for these truffles!

Storing

In the refrigerator: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week
In the freezer: Store in an airtight container in the freezer for 1-2 months. Allow the pecan balls to thaw several minutes at room temperature before eating.

holding a pecan ball with a bite taken out

More Holiday Desserts

Serve these gooey pecan pie balls for your next holiday party and watch them disappear!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for 1-2 months. Allow the pecan balls to thaw for several minutes before eating.