Description
This Pecan Pie Bark combines the rich, buttery flavors of pecan pie with the ease of a bark recipe. Perfect for holiday parties or as a sweet gift, this treat is made with graham crackers, salted butter, brown sugar, and chopped pecans, all baked to perfection. Easy, quick, and irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sticks salted butter (1 cup)
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 package graham crackers (about 14 crackers)
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt Butter and Sugar: In a heavy pan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together until the sugar is completely dissolved, creating a smooth caramel sauce.
- Add Vanilla and Pecans: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Then, add the chopped pecans and mix well.
- Assemble the Bark: Arrange the graham crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking tray. Pour the pecan mixture evenly over the graham crackers.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until the mixture is bubbling and lightly golden.
- Cool and Cut: Remove from the oven and let it cool completely. Once cooled, break the bark into pieces or cut into squares.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve at room temperature as a sweet snack or holiday treat!
Notes
- Store Pecan Pie Bark in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1-2 weeks.
- This treat also makes a wonderful holiday gift. Simply package in cute gift boxes or jars.
- You can drizzle melted chocolate on top after cooling for an added layer of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (based on 12 servings per recipe)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg