Description
Pecan Pie Balls are bite-sized, crunchy, and buttery treats filled with rich pecan pie filling. These easy-to-make dessert balls combine the classic flavors of caramelized pecans and a crisp pie crust, perfect for sharing at parties, holidays, or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 batch buttery, flaky pie crust dough
Filling
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup (or pure maple syrup as a substitute)
- 1 large beaten egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Roll out your pie crust dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into small circles approximately 2-3 inches in diameter using a cookie cutter or glass. These will serve as the shells for your Pecan Pie Balls.
- Make the Pecan Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine chopped toasted pecans, brown sugar, melted butter, corn syrup, beaten egg, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated into a sticky, flavorful filling.
- Assemble the Balls: Place a small spoonful (about one teaspoon) of the pecan filling onto each dough circle. Carefully fold the edges up and pinch them together to enclose the filling, forming a ball. Make sure the filling is securely wrapped to avoid leaking during baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the Pecan Pie Balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the filling bubbles slightly. Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh pecans: Toast chopped pecans lightly to enhance their flavor and crunch.
- Chill the dough: Keep your dough cold before shaping to prevent stickiness and ease handling.
- Don’t overfill: Use about a teaspoon of filling to avoid spills and ensure even cooking.
- Seal edges well: Pinch and press dough firmly to keep filling enclosed during baking.
- Cool completely: Allow the balls to cool so the filling sets perfectly before handling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pecan pie ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pecan pie balls, bite-sized dessert, pecan dessert, holiday treats, easy pecan pie, gluten-free dessert, bite-sized pies
