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Bourbon Pecan Truffles

Bourbon Pecan Truffles are delicious bites of spiked pecan pie wrapped in velvet dark chocolate.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 dozen
Calories: 97kcal
Author: Mountain Cravings

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups pecans toasted
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • ½ t. salt
  • ¼ cup bourbon
  • 2 T. maple syrup
  • 1 t. vanilla
  • 10 oz. dark chocolate

Instructions

  • Pulse the pecans in a food processor until finely chopped.
  • Pour into a large bowl and combine with graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and salt.
  • Stir in bourbon, maple syrup, and vanilla.
  • Roll into 1” balls and place on a cookie sheet. Freeze for 2 hours.
  • Slowly melt chocolate in a double boiler and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Dip frozen balls in chocolate, coat thoroughly, and place on paper.
  • Let harden for 15 minutes.

Notes

I highly recommend using chocolate graham crackers!
These freeze well and are best transported while frozen - they're delicious straight from the freezer.