These lil truffles got me in trouble. I decided to bring them to my family’s 100th family reunion in rural, conservative Indiana. I doubled the alcohol content to spice things up (oops). Blue-haired ladies shot me condemning glances, children were shooed away from the platter of chocolates, but my zany Aunt Judy gave me the thumbs up sign!

Pecan pie truffles are a crowd-pleaser, provided that no party guest adheres to strict sobriety! It’s a simple recipe that is intensely decadent. The balls combine the best parts of pecan pie and make a great addition to any holiday spread. …