-ingredient No Bake Pecan Pie Bites
-ingredient No Bake Pecan Pie Bites
Ingredients
For the Pecan Pie Bites
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, divided, 1 1/4 cups whole, 1/4 cup chopped for topping
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, melted
Instructions
- 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the 1 1/4 cups of whole pecans, pitted dates, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Process until the mixture comes together and forms a cohesive, crumbly dough that sticks when pressed between your fingers.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the rolled bites onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet.
⏱️ 15 min
- 4
Transfer the baking sheet with the pecan pie bites to the freezer and chill for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
⏱️ 30 min
- 5
While the bites are chilling, melt the dark chocolate. You can do this in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, or over a double boiler until smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Once the bites are firm, remove them from the freezer. Dip each bite into the melted dark chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Immediately after dipping, sprinkle the top of each chocolate-covered bite with the reserved 1/4 cup of chopped pecans. Place them back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Return the finished bites to the freezer for another 5-10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set completely. Serve chilled and enjoy!
⏱️ 10 min
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-ingredient No Bake Pecan Pie Bites
Ingredients
For the Pecan Pie Bites
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, divided, 1 1/4 cups whole, 1/4 cup chopped for topping
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, melted
Instructions
- 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the 1 1/4 cups of whole pecans, pitted dates, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Process until the mixture comes together and forms a cohesive, crumbly dough that sticks when pressed between your fingers.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the rolled bites onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet.
⏱️ 15 min - 4
Transfer the baking sheet with the pecan pie bites to the freezer and chill for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
⏱️ 30 min - 5
While the bites are chilling, melt the dark chocolate. You can do this in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, or over a double boiler until smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Once the bites are firm, remove them from the freezer. Dip each bite into the melted dark chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Immediately after dipping, sprinkle the top of each chocolate-covered bite with the reserved 1/4 cup of chopped pecans. Place them back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Return the finished bites to the freezer for another 5-10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set completely. Serve chilled and enjoy!
⏱️ 10 min