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Pecan-Butter Truffles

3.8

(1)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less, but requires additional unattended time.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 40 truffles

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups toasted pecan halves
3 tablespoons superfine granulated sugar
1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs (from about three 5- by 2 1/2-inch graham crackers)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Finely chop 1/2 cup pecans.

    Step 2

    In a food processor grind remaining 2 cups pecans with a pinch salt, occasionally scraping down side of bowl, until pecans release their oil and mixture becomes a smooth paste, about 3 minutes. Transfer pecan butter to a bowl and stir in remaining ingredients until combined well.

    Step 3

    Form level teaspoons of pecan butter into balls and roll, no more than 2 at a time, in chopped pecans, pressing pecans gently to make adhere. Chill truffles, in layers separated by wax paper, in an airtight container at least 1 hour, or until firm, and up to 4 days.

TagsCandyDessertPecanNutEasy5 Ingredients or FewerFood ProcessorChristmasGourmet
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