These 4-Ingredient Graham Cracker Toffee Bars with pecans are the perfect dessert to share with friends -- and they only require about 5 minutes of prep!
You will be amazed by how good 4 simple ingredients can taste! These Graham Cracker Toffee Bars with pecans are the perfect dessert to share with friends — and they only require about 5 minutes of prep!
I received this Graham Cracker Toffee Crack recipe as a part of my bridal shower stash, when all of the guests arrived with their favorite recipes handwritten on index cards. This treat had a special note included, which just said “VERY GOOD.”
I would have to agree, but I would also add: “VERY EASY.” The Graham Cracker Toffee Bark is a must-try, and I assure you that the bars will become a regular in your dessert rotation. Serve them with some vanilla ice cream, or package them up for an easy homemade holiday gift!
How to make Graham Cracker Toffee Bars:
Made without chocolate, these easy toffee bars are a lot like “Graham Cracker Pecan Brittle.” The caramel and nut combination forms a buttery, firm layer on top of the toasted graham crackers for the ultimate indulgent treat!
You’ll need: graham crackers, butter, brown sugar, and chopped pecans. So simple!
First, line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray (this makes clean up easy). Arrange the graham crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and set aside.
Next, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Then add the brown sugar and pecans.
Boil the sauce for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until a thick, creamy caramel forms.
Pour the buttery caramel sauce over the graham crackers.
Spread the sauce evenly (using a spatula). This doesn’t have to be perfect, because the caramel will continue to spread slightly as the bars bake in the oven.
Pop the tray into a 350-degree F oven for 10 minutes. The sauce will bubble up while they bake, but don’t worry — it will firm up as the bars cool.
How to Store Graham Cracker Toffee:
Make this easy Graham Cracker Toffee Crack ahead of time and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Just try to keep your hands out of the box until it’s time to enjoy!
These bars make a great afternoon treat with a cup of tea, or a delicious homemade holiday gift to share with friends, family, and teachers.
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4-Ingredient Graham Cracker Toffee Bars
These 4-Ingredient Graham Cracker Toffee Bars with pecans are the perfect dessert to share with friends -- and they only require about 5 minutes of prep!
Ingredients
- 14 whole graham cracker sheets
- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. Place graham crackers on prepared baking sheet; set aside.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Add brown sugar and pecans. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Spread mixture evenly over graham crackers.
Bake for 10 minutes. Cut crackers into squares while they are still warm. Allow to completely cool before removing from baking sheet.
Recipe Notes
These bars keep well in an air-tight container for about 5 days.
For a simple variation, try using chopped almonds or peanuts instead of the pecans.
I recommend using the salted butter to give the dessert a great salty-and-sweet flavor combination.
This recipe was originally published in September, 2013. It was updated in November, 2018.
I made a bunch tweaks based on what I had on hand, and personal preferences, but I thought these turned out great! First, I used toasted slivered almonds instead of pecans. I also used about twice the graham crackers and nuts, so a ratio of about half the caramel of the original recipe. I also added a pinch of salt to the caramel. These were great for us, they may have been too sweet for our liking as written. Thanks for sharing, I would never have thought to make something like this!
That sounds great, Heather! Thank you for sharing those changes! 🙂
Took me exactly 60 minutes!
Brown cane sugar with butter failed to create caramel. Chopped walnuts ,almonds and added some sunflower seeds. In the end the mass didn’t spread enough and didn’t stick enough. Total failure.