Pecan Pie Balls with Butterscotch: A Sweet Delight!
Pecan Pie Balls with Butterscotch are sweet, nutty, and gooey treats that are perfect for the holiday season. These indulgent no-bake bites combine the flavors of pecan pie with a drizzle of butterscotch, making them a delightful dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 20 balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans (plus extra for topping)
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup pitted dates, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup creamy nut butter (like almond or cashew)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup butterscotch sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix chopped pecans, graham cracker crumbs, dates, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add nut butter and maple syrup. Stir until fully combined and mixture sticks together.
- Scoop and roll into small balls using your hands or a cookie scoop.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm.
- Drizzle with warm butterscotch sauce and top each ball with a pecan half. Chill again until set or serve immediately.
Notes
- Use medjool dates for best texture and sweetness.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 5 days.
- Swap nut butter for sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 2g