No-Cook Pecan Pie Bites

No-Cook Pecan Pie Bites

Chewy, date-sweetened bites packed with toasted pecans and a hint of maple, no oven required.

Total 40 min Makes 20 bites Calories 98/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Tree nuts, Dairy

These bites blend dates, pecans, and warm spices into a sticky dough that tastes like pecan pie filling without any baking. They come together in a food processor and firm up in the fridge, making them a quick make-ahead snack or holiday treat. Roll them in chopped pecans for extra crunch and a rustic finish.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups pitted dates, packed
  • 1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped, for coating

Method

  1. Soak the dates in warm water for 10 minutes if they feel dry or firm, then drain well.

  2. Place the toasted pecans in a food processor and pulse 5 to 6 times until coarsely chopped.

  3. Add the dates, maple syrup, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt to the processor.

  4. Process on high for 1 to 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides, until the mixture forms a sticky, uniform dough that holds together when pressed.

  5. Scoop out level tablespoons of the mixture and roll between your palms into 1-inch balls.

  6. Spread the finely chopped pecans on a plate and roll each ball in the pecans to coat evenly.

  7. Arrange the bites on a parchment-lined tray and chill until firm.

  8. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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    No-Cook Pecan Pie Bites

    These bites blend dates, pecans, and warm spices into a sticky dough that tastes like pecan pie filling without any baking. They come together in a food processor and firm up in the fridge, making them a quick make-ahead snack or holiday treat. Roll them in chopped pecans for extra crunch and a rustic finish.

    40 min 20 bites 98 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 cups pitted dates, packed
    • 1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted
    • 1/4 cup maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped, for coating

    Method

    1. 1

      Soak the dates in warm water for 10 minutes if they feel dry or firm, then drain well.

    2. 2

      Place the toasted pecans in a food processor and pulse 5 to 6 times until coarsely chopped.

    3. 3

      Add the dates, maple syrup, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt to the processor.

    4. 4

      Process on high for 1 to 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides, until the mixture forms a sticky, uniform dough that holds together when pressed.

    5. 5

      Scoop out level tablespoons of the mixture and roll between your palms into 1-inch balls.

    6. 6

      Spread the finely chopped pecans on a plate and roll each ball in the pecans to coat evenly.

    7. 7

      Arrange the bites on a parchment-lined tray and chill until firm.

    8. 8

      Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.