Description
A sweet and crunchy treat combining toasted pecans with a buttery candy coating, perfect for holidays or as a gift.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread chopped pecans evenly on a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes until fragrant.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt; stir over medium heat until boiling.
- Let the mixture boil for 4-5 minutes until it reaches a light amber color, then remove from heat.
- Stir in the vanilla extract cautiously.
- Mix in the toasted pecans until fully coated.
- Pour the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread it evenly.
- Allow to cool completely, then break into pieces.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks. Perfect for gifting and holiday trays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Pecan Bark, Candy, Snack, Holiday Treat, Gift Ideas