Description
If you’re craving a quick dessert that tastes like a classic holiday favorite, this Easy Pecan Pie Bark is the perfect solution. It delivers rich caramel flavor, buttery pecans, and a crisp texture in every bite. Perfect for quick breakfast, easy dinner dessert, healthy snack ideas, and simple food ideas for gatherings.
Ingredients
1 cup pecans
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
40 saltine crackers
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange crackers in a single layer.
2. Toast pecans for 5–7 minutes until fragrant.
3. Melt butter in a saucepan, add brown sugar, and boil for 2–3 minutes while stirring.
4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
5. Pour caramel over crackers and spread evenly.
6. Sprinkle pecans on top and press gently.
7. Bake for 8–10 minutes until bubbly.
8. Add chocolate chips, let melt, and spread (optional).
9. Cool completely and break into pieces.
Notes
Use fresh pecans for the best flavor.
Avoid overcooking caramel to prevent bitterness.
Cool completely before breaking for clean pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: easy recipe, pecan pie bark, quick dessert, snack ideas, holiday treats