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Caramel Pecan Bark
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Caramel Pecan Bark

This caramel pecan bark only requires a handful of ingredients. It's a rich, decadent, buttery treat perfect for sharing during the holiday season!
Yield: 15 squares 
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 15
Calories: 158kcal
Author: Maryanne Cabrera

Ingredients

  • 15 graham cracker squares
  • 1 cup toasted pecans (125 grams) , roughly chopped*
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (113 grams)
  • ½ cup light brown sugar (100 grams) packed
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt or more according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F Place graham cracker squares on parchment paper lined 13x9-inch baking sheet. Distribute pecans evenly over graham crackers.
  • In a heavy bottomed sauce pot, add butter and brown sugar. Set over medium heat to melt mixture together. Bring to a boil and continue to cook until mixture reaches soft ball stage (235° F–240° F), about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add salt. Stir to combine. Allow mixture to cool for 45 seconds before stirring in vanilla extract. Mixture will be very hot and will bubble. 
  • Pour hot sugar mixture over pecan topped graham crackers, distributing the liquid mixture evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes until caramel mixture has thickened. Allow to cool in pan for 1-2 hours at room temperature. The caramel will crisp and set during this time. Once bark has completely cooled, break into original squares.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Notes

Toasting Pecans:  Place pecans on sheet tray.  Toast pecans in a 350° F oven for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned and aromatic. Pecans will be soft straight from the oven. Allow to cool to room temperature before chopping. 
Salt: Adjust salt to your liking. Omit salt if you are using Ritz crackers or Saltines in place of graham crackers.
I use and recommend this candy thermometer 
Storage & Leftovers: These stay fresh for about a week stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 16mg, Sodium: 88mg, Potassium: 51mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 193IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 18mg, Iron: 1mg