Pecan Pie Bark

Pecan Pie Bark gives you all the buttery, nutty goodness of traditional pecan pie in a fast and easy dessert perfect for parties or gifting. This graham cracker toffee recipe is the perfect easy holiday dessert!

There’s something magical about pecan pie, but let’s be honest—it’s not always the quickest dessert to whip up. That’s where this pecan pie bark comes in! It captures all the gooey, nutty, buttery goodness of classic pecan pie but in a simple, shareable form you can break into pieces and snack on. Perfect for holiday trays or edible gifts, it’s a recipe that feels fancy without all the fuss.

Why I love this recipe

What makes this bark so irresistible is the crunchy caramelized topping layered over sweet, rich chocolate and buttery crackers, it reminds me a lot of pralines or candied pecans with the flavors.

Every bite gives you that mix of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors we all love in pecan pie, but with the convenience of a hand-held treat. It’s quick to make, stores beautifully, and will disappear in no time at your holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

• butter – unsalted, if you use salted butter, omit the salt in the recipe
• brown sugar
• graham crackers
• chopped pecans
• vanilla extract
• salt
• Optional: flaky sea salt for finishing

Step by step

1. Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
2. Lay the graham crackers in a single layer on the prepared sheet.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then stir in the brown sugar until fully dissolved.
4. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then stir in the vanilla, pecans, and salt.

1. Carefully pour the pecan mixture over the graham crackers, spreading it out evenly.
2. If you’d like, sprinkle extra crushed graham crackers on top for added texture.
3. Bake until the topping is golden and bubbling.
4. Allow the bark to cool completely at room temperature, then break it into pieces.
5. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving if you like.

Variations

Give this bark a new spin by using walnuts or almonds. Add a drizzle of chocolate once it cools, or blend cinnamon into the caramel for a little holiday spice.

Storage

Keep the bark fresh by storing it in a tightly sealed container at room temperature. If needed, refrigerate it, then set it out to soften before serving.

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