Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups toasted pecan halves
• Salt
• 3 tablespoons superfine granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

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Instructions

1. Finely chop 1/2 cup pecans. In a food processor grind remaining 2 cups pecans with a pinch of salt, occasionally scraping down side of bowl, until pecans release their oil and mixture becomes a smooth paste, about 3 minutes. Transfer pecan paste to a bowl and stir in remaining ingredients until combined well. 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 waxed paper, in an airtight container at least 1 hour, or until firm, and up to 4 days.;