Pecan Pie Bark
If you love pecan pie, you’re going to love this easy Pecan Pie Bark. It’s got all the rich, nutty flavor of the classic pie, but in a bite-sized treat that’s easy to make and even easier to share. No pie crust rolling, no complicated steps, just pure pecan goodness in every piece. Pie flavor without the work?? Yes, PLEASE!!
This bark It’s a graham cracker version of saltine toffee! It has sweet, buttery toffee layered with crunchy pecans, with just enough salt to keep every bite balanced. The texture is crisp yet slightly chewy, making them just as satisfying as a slice of pie without the fork.
Make Pecan Pie Bark for the holidays, as a gift for friends and neighbors, or any time you need a dessert that looks impressive but takes minimal effort. Perfect for cookie exchanges, dessert platters, or tucking into a festive tin.
What You Need To Make Pecan Pie Bark
Buying everything ahead of time means you can whip up a batch whenever you need it, no last-minute grocery runs required. And we all know those last minute runs cost so much more than they should.
- graham crackers
- butter
- brown sugar
- pecans
- vanilla extract
- salt
- flaky sea salt (optional)
Change It Up
Change it up by using a mix of nuts, walnuts, almonds, or cashews add their own flavor and texture. Try using cinnamon or chocolate graham crackers. You can also drizzle the cooled bark with chocolate for an extra layer of indulgence.
If You Love Pecan Pie…
My Corn Syrup Free Pecan Pie is a classic! And we also have Pecan Pie Dip, which is tasty like pecan pie but without the crust. And of course we have Pecan Pie Cookies, they’re so easy to make.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze and bring to room temperature before serving.
Pecan Pie Bark
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 10–15 sheets graham crackers plus extra crushed for garnish
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- flaky sea salt (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, lightly spraying with nonstick spray
- Arrange graham crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter then stir in brown sugar until dissolved
- Bring to a simmer, then stir in vanilla, pecans, and salt
- Simmer for 2 minutes
- Pour pecan mixture evenly over graham crackers and spread to cover
- Sprinkle with crushed graham crackers if desired
- Bake for 6 minutes
- Remove from oven and let cool completely at room temperature
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired
- Once cooled, break into pieces and enjoy
