Description
What’s better than a slice of classic pecan pie? How about all that rich, caramelized flavor in a crunchy, handheld treat that takes a fraction of the time to make? This Pecan Pie Bark uses crisp graham crackers as a base topped with a bubbling, buttery brown sugar toffee and loads of toasted pecans. It’s a sweet and salty masterpiece perfect for holiday gifting or satisfying a pie craving fast.
Ingredients
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- 17 sheets Graham Crackers (approx. 1 sleeve + more)
- 1 1/2 cups Light Brown Sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter (3 sticks)
- 2 1/2 cups Chopped Pecans
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet (jelly roll pan) completely with aluminum foil and spray liberally with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange graham crackers in a single layer to cover the entire bottom, breaking pieces to fit if necessary.
- Make the Caramel Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, and chopped pecans. Cook, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and the mixture comes to a soft boil.
- Boil: Once bubbling, continue to cook and stir constantly for exactly 2 minutes.
- Add Flavor: Remove saucepan from heat. Immediately stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Spread and Bake: Carefully pour the hot pecan mixture evenly over the graham crackers, spreading it to the edges. Bake for 10 minutes, until the topping is bubbling vigorously all over.
- 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 of the pan and break the bark into jagged pieces.
Notes
- The 2-Minute Rule: Timing is key! Boiling the sugar mixture for exactly 2 minutes ensures the sugar dissolves and caramelizes properly without burning.
- Foil is Essential: Lining the pan with foil makes cleanup easy and allows you to lift the entire slab out to break it.
- Patience: Do not try to break the bark while it is warm. It needs to cool completely to achieve that signature “snap” and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Candy, Holiday
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 225 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
