4-Ingredient Pecan Balls
These tiny, buttery pecan balls are easy to make with just four ingredients and are perfect for holiday trays or a sweet treat any time.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Room temperature — not melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 heaping cup chopped pecans Roughly chopped for texture
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Topping
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips For drizzle
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and flour using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Beat until combined and smooth.
- Stir in the chopped pecans and salt. Mix until the dough sticks together but still looks a bit crumbly.
- Roll the dough into small balls about 1/2 inch in diameter. If the dough sticks, wet your hands lightly and continue rolling.
- Place the balls on an ungreased baking sheet, leaving a little space between them.
Baking
- Bake at 275°F for 45 minutes. They won’t look dramatically different, but they’ll feel firm to the touch.
- Let the pecan balls cool completely on the baking sheet before moving them to a container.
Optional Drizzle
- Melt the semisweet chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled pecan balls and let set.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature. They can be refrigerated for about 2 weeks, or frozen for up to 3 months.