If you wish to coat the party bites in pecans or graham crackers, process the coating of choice in the food processor until it is processed into a flour consistency.

To make the party bites add the pecans and oats to a food processor, pulse to break the pecans down into a crumbly consistency. Add the dates, raisins, pumpkin, pumpkin spice, and salt. Pulse to combine until all of the ingredients are mixed together into a ball of dough.

Spoon the mixture out one tablespoon at a time and form balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. If using coating, roll the bites in the coating of choice.

Refrigerate for one hour to firm up a bit. Serve with maple glaze on the side for dipping.

For the maple glaze, add the cream cheese and maple to a bowl and mix to combine, add more maple for sweetness and to thin the glaze, if desired.