Fridge (covered): Up to 2 weeks in airtight container (layer with parchment).

Freezer: Up to 2 months! Freeze on sheet first, then bag. Thaw 10 mins at room temp.

Make ahead: Roll truffle filling 1 day ahead; store covered in fridge. Dip day-of.

Double batch? Yes! Freeze half for Christmas cookie exchanges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use walnuts instead of pecans?

A: Yes! Toast walnuts same way—flavor is earthier, still deeply comforting.

Q: Why did my chocolate seize?

A: Likely water contact or overheating. Next time: use dry bowls + microwave on 50% power.

Q: Can I make it dairy-free?

A: Yes! Use dairy-free chocolate (Enjoy Life brand).

Q: Are they gluten-free?

A: Yes—with certified GF graham crackers.

Q: Can I skip the rum extract?

A: Yes—use 1 tsp vanilla + 1 tsp almond extract for depth.

Allergy Information

Contains: Tree nuts (pecans), wheat (graham crackers), dairy (chocolate)

Gluten-free option: Yes—with GF graham crackers

Dairy-free option: Yes—with DF chocolate

⚠️ Always verify ingredient labels.

Nutrition Facts (Per Truffle — 30 servings)

| Calories | 110 |

| Fat | 7g |

| Saturated Fat | 3g |

| Carbs | 12g |

| Fiber | 1g |

| Sugar | 9g |

| Protein | 1g |

| Sodium | 35mg |

Values are estimates. Varies by brands.

Final Thought

These truffles don’t arrive with fanfare.

They cool quietly on parchment—chocolate shell gleaming, pecan scent rising—until the kitchen smells like childhood autumns and slow afternoons.

You pop one in your mouth. The shell cracks. The filling yields—buttery, spiced, deeply sweet.

And someone at the table closes their eyes and says:

“This tastes like home.”