Oklahoma Pecan Pie Truffles
These rich truffles are the perfect after-dinner treat. The recipe makes about 2 dozen.
Ingredients
2-1/2 C. Miller Pecans, toasted and finely chopped
1 C. graham cracker crumbs (from about 8 whole graham crackers)
1 C. dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. Griffin’s Original Syrup
1/4 C. Same Old Moses Bourbon
1 tsp. Griffin’s vanilla extract
8 oz. Bedré Fine Chocolate Dark Chocolate Melting Wafers (or 8 oz. Bedré Dark Chocolate Bars)
Stir together pecans, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and salt until well combined. Add syrup, bourbon, and vanilla, stirring until well combined. Use your hands to fully incorporate the mixture.
Form 24 walnut-sized truffles. Place on a cookie sheet and freeze for 2 hours.
In a double boiler or microwave, melt chocolate on low to medium heat, stirring occasionally until fully melted and smooth.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dip frozen truffles into melted chocolate, and place on baking sheet. Top each truffle with a toasted pecan. Let firm, about 15 minutes.