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Pecan Pie Balls

Pecan Pie Balls Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 125
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1 cup packed pitted Medjool dates
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 to 2 tsp pure maple syrup (optional)

Method
 

  1. Pulse pecans in a food processor until finely ground, about 30 seconds.
  2. Add dates, vanilla, and salt; pulse until the mixture comes together and holds its shape, about 1 minute. Add maple syrup only if needed to help bind.
  3. Roll into 1-inch balls, coat in chopped pecans, and chill until firm.

Notes

If your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes and drain well before using. The mixture should be sticky enough to hold together—if it’s crumbly, add a teaspoon of water and pulse again.