Bourbon Pecan Pie Truffles

 Bourbon Pecan Pie Truffles

2.5 cups pecans (or walnuts), toasted and chopped

1 cup graham cracker crumbs

1 cup dark brown sugar, packed

1/2 tsp salt

2 TBSP maple syrup

2 TBSP butter

1/4 cup bourbon

1 tsp vanilla

6 ounces dark chocolate chips

1.5 TBSP coconut oil

In large mixing bowl, combine chopped nuts & graham cracker crumbs. Combine maple syrup, butter, brown sugar, and salt in a small glass bowl and microwave it twice 30 seconds each time. This will dissolve the sugar and reduce the grittiness. Add to nuts mixture, then add bourbon and vanilla. Stir together well, then roll into small balls and freeze for two on a cookie sheet. In the top of a double boiler, melt the chocolate and coconut oil together. Dip balls and drop into candy cups. Optional: sprinkle with flaky sea salt or cinnamon.