Pecan Pie Truffles

This recipe comes from the New York Times and I am thrilled to have found it! These little bites are so tasty! These would be perfect after your holiday dinner or great as a gift to your neighbor, teachers, family and friends! The recipe calls for bourbon, but I used orange juice! These have become a quick favorite of my “taste tester” Dad! I know what he will be having at the holiday!

INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 cups pecans, toasted and finely chopped
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup bourbon or orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
7 ounces dark chocolate

DIRECTIONS
In a medium bowl stir together pecans, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and salt until well combined. Add maple syrup, bourbon/oj and vanilla stirring until well incorporated.  Form mixture into walnut sized balls and place on a cookie sheet to freeze for two hours. After the two hours, in the top of a double boiler or in a medium stainless steel bowl set over a pot of gently boiling water, melt chocolate. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dip frozen balls into the melted chocolate and place onto the prepared baking sheet.  Let sit for 15 minutes or until firm.

Enjoy!