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A close-up of no bake pecan pie balls coated in chocolate and topped with festive red, green, and white sprinkles, with one ball showing the nutty, creamy filling inside.
Callie Brooks

No Bake Pecan Pie Balls

These No Bake Pecan Pie Balls are rich, chocolatey truffles made with gingersnaps, cream cheese, and Nutella — no oven required! Perfect for holidays, parties, or a sweet treat anytime.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups finely crushed gingersnap cookies (or gingerbread cookies)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.25 cup Nutella
  • 1 Tbsp ground ginger
  • 24 oz chocolate almond bark or candy coating
  • 1 cup chocolate chips + 1 tsp coconut oil (alternative option)
  • as desired optional toppings: sprinkles, crushed cookies, flaky sea salt

Equipment

  • stand mixer or mixing bowl
  • parchment-lined baking sheet
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • fork or dipping tool
  • spatula or spoon

Method
 

  1. In a stand mixer bowl, combine the crushed cookies, cream cheese, Nutella, and ground ginger. Mix until fully combined and dough-like.
  2. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Refrigerate the balls for 30 minutes to firm up.
  4. Melt chocolate almond bark or chips with coconut oil in 30-second microwave bursts, stirring between each.
  5. Using a fork or dipping tool, coat each ball in the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off.
  6. Place coated balls back on parchment paper and decorate with toppings before the chocolate sets.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.7mg

Notes

Swap gingersnaps with graham crackers for a milder taste, or use white chocolate instead of almond bark for a twist. Vegan? Sub in dairy-free cream cheese and chocolate. Chill the dough before dipping to avoid mess, and decorate before the chocolate sets!

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