Three treats in one , this recipe for Butter Pecan Brittle-Bark has got it going on. Not just brittle and not just bark, this hybrid of a recipe is also reminiscent of the beloved turtle candy. Whip this up during the holidays and you will be the most popular guest around.

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Butter Pecan Brittle-Bark

Welcome the holiday season with two sweet treats, Mocha-Flavored Truffles and Butter Pecan Brittle-Bark, everyone's sure to love

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Cooling30 mins

Total Time1 hr 15 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Brittle, Butter Pecan Brittle Bark, Dessert, Pecans

Servings: 28

Calories: 175kcal

Ingredients

HEAT

1 cup Sugar
1 Stick unsalted butter (8 Tbsp.)
½ cup Water
⅓ cup Light corn syrup

OFF HEAT, STIR IN

2 tbsp. Rum
½ tsp. Nutmeg
½ tsp. Ground cinnamon
½ tsp. Baking soda
½ tsp. Pure vanilla extract
3 cups Pecan halves, toasted, divided
1 tsp. Coarse sea salt, divided
6 oz. Semisweet or milk chocolate chips

Instructions

Coat a baking sheet and the back of a large serving spoon with nonstick spray.
Heat sugar, butter, ½ cup water, and corn syrup in a 4-qt. heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium; bring to a boil. Using a pastry brush, wipe sides of pan with warm water just above boiling mixture to melt any sugar crystals. Insert candy thermometer into pan; cook mixture, stirring gently and frequently, until light brown and 295°, about 20 minutes.
Off heat, stir in rum, vanilla, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The mixture will foam up; stir quickly until all ingredients are incorporated. Add 2 cups pecans; stir quickly until evenly distributed.
Pour brittle immediately onto prepared baking sheet and spread into a smooth, ¼-inch-thick layer with prepared spoon. Sprinkle brittle with ½ tsp. salt. Drop chocolate chips evenly over brittle; let stand until softened, about 3 minutes. Chop remaining 1 cup pecans.
Spread chocolate over brittle using an offset spatula; sprinkle with chopped pecans and remaining ½ tsp. salt. Let candy cool completely, then break into pieces.

Notes

Per serving, Calories: 175

Nutrition Facts

1 servings per container

Amount Per ServingCalories175
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 20%
- Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 111mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
- Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Protein 2g 4%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.