Pecan Pie Bark
This quick and irresistible Pecan Pie Bark combines buttery caramel, toasted pecans, and graham crackers to create a crunchy treat that tastes just like classic pecan pie. Perfect for holidays, gifting, parties, or anytime you want a simple, crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
- 13 graham crackers
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups pecan halves roughly chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange graham crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in brown sugar and salt; bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot caramel mixture evenly over the graham crackers and spread to coat.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the top.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the caramel is bubbly and pecans are toasted.
- Cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Break into bark pieces and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter to help the caramel melt smoothly.
- Allow the bark to cool completely before breaking for clean, crisp pieces.
- Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a salted caramel twist.
- For variation, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled bark.
- Freeze for up to 2 months in an airtight container.