Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pecans, toasted and finely chopped
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 cup apple juice (or bourbon for an adult twist)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine toasted pecans, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir until evenly blended.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the maple syrup, apple juice (or bourbon), and vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture is moist and holds together when pressed.
- Shape the Balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands or a small cookie scoop.
- Chill: Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Optional Coatings: Roll the chilled balls in powdered sugar, cocoa powder, or chopped pecans for added texture and flavor.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Method: Mixing, No-Bake
- Cuisine: American-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg