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Pecan Pie Balls

Pecan Pie Balls are a bite-sized take on the Southern classic—rich with pecans, brown sugar, and graham crumbs, baked golden, then dusted in powdered sugar.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup corn syrup
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar for coating

Instructions
 

  • Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and graham crumbs until sticky and well combined.
  • Form 1-inch balls using your hands or a small scoop. Space them evenly on the sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, until golden and slightly firm. Your kitchen will smell amazing!
  • Cool for 5 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar while still warm. Serve as a snack or sweet treat—perfect for sharing or gifting.