Pecan Pie Bark

A quick and easy version of pecan pie in bark form, perfect for gifting during the holidays.

By @rachlmansfield

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup pecans
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0 salt

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Spread 1 cup of pecans evenly on the baking sheet.
4. In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of unsalted butter and 1/2 cup of brown sugar over medium heat. Stir until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is dissolved.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for 2 minutes without stirring.
6. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
7. Pour the hot mixture over the pecans on the baking sheet, spreading it evenly.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely until the bark hardens.
10. Break the bark into pieces and serve or package for gifting.