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Pecan Balls

Irresistible Pecan Balls That Melt in Your Mouth

Delightful Pecan Balls made with just four ingredients; these melt-in-your-mouth treats are perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter This can be substituted with salted butter.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Provides sweetness.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour A gluten-free flour blend can be used.
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Feel free to substitute with walnuts or almonds.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances overall flavor.
Optional Drizzle
  • 1 handful Chocolate Chips Melted for drizzling; optional.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • spatula
  • airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. Cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and ½ cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Gradually add 2 cups of all-purpose flour, mixing until well combined.
  4. Gently fold in 1 cup of chopped pecans and a pinch of salt until the dough becomes crumbly.
  5. Roll the dough into small balls approximately ½ inch in diameter and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden and the tops have set.
  7. Let them cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to an airtight container.
  8. Optional: Melt chocolate chips and drizzle over the cooled pecan balls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Keep your butter softened but not melted to maintain proper texture. Chilling the dough can help if it becomes too soft to handle.

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