Pioneer Woman Pecan Pie Balls
Delightful no-bake treats that capture the essence of traditional pecan pie in bite-sized form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed cookies (such as vanilla wafers or graham crackers)
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed cookies, chopped pecans, powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, and vanilla extract.
- Mix until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth—about 2-3 minutes.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Using your hands, roll small portions into 1-inch balls.
- Place the formed balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For easier rolling, flour your hands slightly. Optional: roll in chopped pecans or sprinkle with powdered sugar for decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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