Description
This Pecan Pie Bark is the answer to your prayers if you love pecan pie but hate making crust! Also known as “Pecan Praline Graham Cracker Bark,” this recipe is completely addictive. It combines a crispy graham cracker base with a rich, bubbling toffee layer made from brown sugar and butter, all loaded with toasted pecans. It’s easier than pie, faster to make, and perfect for holiday gifting.
Ingredients
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- 17 sheets Graham Crackers (enough to line a standard baking sheet)
- 1 1/2 cups Light Brown Sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter (3 sticks), cut into pieces
- 2 1/2 cups Chopped Pecans
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet (jelly roll pan) with aluminum foil and spray generously with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange graham crackers in a single layer to cover the bottom, breaking pieces to fit if needed.
- Make the Pecan Toffee: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, and chopped pecans. Stir gently until the butter melts and the mixture reaches a soft boil.
- Boil and Thicken: Once boiling, set a timer for exactly 2 minutes. Stir constantly to ensure the sugar dissolves and caramelizes properly without burning.
- Add Vanilla and Spread: Remove from heat immediately. Stir in vanilla extract and salt. Pour the hot mixture over the graham crackers and spread evenly with a spatula. Work quickly!
- Bake: Bake for 10 minutes. The topping will be bubbling vigorously.
- Cool and Break: Remove from oven and place on a wire rack. Let sit completely undisturbed for 1-2 hours until fully cooled and hardened. Lift the foil out and break the bark into pieces.
Notes
- Foil is Essential: Don’t skip the foil or the cooking spray! The toffee gets very sticky and you’ll want to be able to lift the bark out easily once it’s cool.
- The 2-Minute Rule: Timing the boil for exactly 2 minutes is crucial for the toffee texture.
- Cooling: Do not try to break the bark while it is warm. It needs to cool completely to achieve the right snap.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Candy, Holiday
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 225 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
