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Easy Pecan Pie Bark Recipe

A stack of rich pecan pie bark squares topped with chocolate drizzle and whole pecans.
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Make this easy pecan pie bark when you want a sweet treat without the fuss of baking a full pie. This recipe uses a graham cracker base and a buttery toffee topping loaded with pecans, capturing classic pecan pie flavors in a simple, shareable candy format.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 1 sleeve of crackers)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional, for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, letting the edges hang over the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
  3. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the butter is melted and the sugar is completely dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for exactly 1 minute without stirring.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately.
  5. Stir in the graham cracker crumbs until they are fully incorporated into the buttery mixture.
  6. Press this mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. This forms your buttery toffee base.
  7. Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the warm base.
  8. If using chocolate chips, place them over the pecans. Let them sit for 5 minutes to soften slightly.
  9. Spread the softened chocolate evenly over the pecans using an offset spatula.
  10. Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until the bark is completely firm.
  11. Lift the bark out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Break the bark into irregular pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • To toast the pecans, spread them on a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often until fragrant. Let them cool before using.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar in the toffee layer.
  • If you prefer a cleaner break, chill the bark for 2 hours before cutting it into squares instead of breaking it.

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