PECAN PIE TRUFFLES

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Yield 24 truffles

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-1/2 c pecans, toasted and finely chopped
1 c graham cracker crumbs
1 c dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 t salt
2 T maple syrup
1/4 c bourbon
1 t vanilla
7 oz dark chocolate

Steps:

In medium bowl, stir together pecans, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and salt until well combined. Add maple syrup, bourbon and vanilla, stirring thoroughly. Use your hands to make sure the mixture becomes fully incorporated. Form mixture into walnut-sized balls, then place on a cookie sheet and freeze for 2 hours. In top of a double boiler or in a medium stainless steel bowl set over a pot of gently simmering water, melt chocolate. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dip the frozen balls into the melted chocolate, then place onto prepared baking sheet. Let sit for 15 minutes or until firm.