Best 10 Chocolate Pecan Butter Crunch Recipes

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Chocolate pecan butter crunch is a delectable confection that combines the rich flavors of chocolate, pecans, and butter into a crispy, crunchy treat. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, creating this sweet sensation is easier than you might think. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can indulge in a satisfying snack or impress your friends and family with a homemade dessert that's sure to tantalize their taste buds. So, let's embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets to crafting the perfect chocolate pecan butter crunch.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHOCOLATE-PECAN BUTTER CRUNCH



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We coated our butter crunch with a layer of melted chocolate. You can leave the candy covered and simply cut it into squares or break it into pieces when cool.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 2 to 3 dozen pieces

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
1/3 cup water
1 cup sugar
2 cups chopped pecans, plus more halves (optional) for top
8 ounces semisweet chocolate (optional)
2 tablespoons light corn syrup (optional)

Steps:

  • Butter a 9-inch square baking pan, and line the bottom with a piece of parchment paper that extends up and over two sides. Butter the parchment, and set the pan aside.
  • Place the butter and water in a large saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until the butter is melted. Add the sugar, and stir constantly until dissolved and the mixture comes to a boil. Using a pastry brush dipped in water, brush away any sugar crystals on the side of the pan to prevent recrystallization. Cook until the mixture is dark amber in color. Remove from heat, and stir in the pecans. Pour into the prepared baking pan, and let stand at room temperature to cool completely.
  • Place the chocolate and corn syrup, if using, in a small heat-proof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water. Stir occasionally until combined and completely melted. Let cool slightly, and spread over the top of the cooled toffee. Arrange the pecan halves on top, and let sit at room temperature until the chocolate has cooled completely and set, at least 2 hours or overnight. Carefully unmold by lifting out the parchment paper. Break or cut into pieces, and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.

BUTTER PECAN CRUNCH



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Provided by Joan Hayes

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup shredded coconut
3/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray with cooking spray. Spread Coconut evenly in center of pan, leaving 2-3 inches of empty parchment on all sides. Sprinkle pecans over top of coconut. Set aside.
  • In a medium heavy bottomed saucepan, Melt butter. Stir in Sugar, water, corn syrup and salt.
  • Stirring continuously, cook over medium heat until mixture boils and reaches the Soft Crack Stage, 290 degrees on a candy thermometer. About 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and carefully pour over entire surface of coconut and pecans. Let cool completely, then cut into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

OLD-TIME BUTTER CRUNCH CANDY



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Both my children and my grandchildren say the season wouldn't be the same without the big tray of candies and cookies I prepare. This one's the most popular part of that collection. We love the nutty pieces draped in chocolate. -Mildred Duffy, Bella Vista, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter
1-1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons water
2 cups finely chopped toasted almonds
8 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; set aside. Using part of the butter, grease the sides of a large heavy saucepan. Add remaining butter to saucepan; melt over low heat. Add sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). , Remove from the heat and stir in almonds. Quickly pour into the prepared pan, spreading to cover bottom of pan. Cool completely. Carefully invert pan to remove candy in 1 piece; remove foil. , Melt half of the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl; spread over top of candy. Let cool. Turn candy over and repeat with remaining chocolate; cool. Break into 2-in. pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BUTTER PECAN CRUNCH



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My mother first tasted this frozen treat decades ago. It's easy but elegant. -Julie Sterchi, Jackson, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 cups milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 quart butter pecan ice cream, softened
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 Heath candy bars (1.4 ounces each), crushed

Steps:

  • Combine cracker crumbs and butter; press into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Chill., In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick). Fold in ice cream and whipped topping. Spoon over crust. Sprinkle with candy. , Freeze for at least 2 hours. Remove from the freezer 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE PECAN DELITE



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This layered dessert with a pecan crust, cream cheese and pudding is a favorite of most all.

Provided by BIGBON

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup butter
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
3 cups milk
2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cut the butter into the flour with a pastry blender or two knives, until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in pecans, press into bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish and bake 15 minutes, or until golden. Cool completely.
  • In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and 1 cup whipped topping with electric mixer until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk together chocolate pudding mix, vanilla pudding mix and milk until there are no lumps. Combine cream cheese mixture and milk mixture and stir until smooth. Pour onto cooled crust. Spread remaining 2 cups of whipped topping on top of pudding mixture. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chopped nuts over all. Chill in refrigerator until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 45.7 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 379.4 mg, Sugar 27.1 g

CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL-PECAN CRUNCH



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Boost your popularity when you bring along this irresistible snack of crunchy pecans and cereal coated with quick caramel and chocolate.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 50m

Yield 22

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
8 cups corn puffs snacks
2 cups pecan halves
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300°F. In medium bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar. In ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, place corn puffs snacks and pecans. Pour butter mixture over snacks mixture, stirring to coat evenly.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes, stirring twice, until golden brown.
  • Remove 6 cups snacks mixture; place on waxed paper. Sprinkle chocolate chips over remaining hot mixture in pan; toss until chocolate is melted and pieces are completely coated. Cool each mixture completely, about 10 minutes.
  • When mixtures are completely cooled, toss together in large bowl or container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 13 g

PECAN BUTTER CRUNCH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup hot water
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 cups pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
2 heaping teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Cook sugar, syrup and water until mixture thickens and bubbles (about 230 degrees). Add butter and pecans. Stir continuously and continue cooking until nuts begin to brown or start popping (290 degrees). Remove from heat. Add vanilla and soda and stir thoroughly. Pour quickly in several pieces on large buttered surface. Do not spread with knife or spoon. Allow to cool slightly. Stretch and pull with hands until very thin. (The thinner it is stretched, the more brittle it will be.) When cooled and hardened, break into small pieces. Store in airtight container.

SALTED CHOCOLATE PECAN BUTTER



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Love the taste of Nutella, but don't love all the calories and fat? Our healthier nut butter is made with pecans instead of hazelnuts, but still packs that rich, chocolatey taste you love. This pecan butter is delicious slathered on toast, as a fruit dip, or blended into smoothies.

Provided by Robin Bashinsky

Yield Serves 16 (serving size: 2 tbsp.)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups roasted pecans
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Process roasted pecans, honey, coconut oil, and sea salt in a food processor, scraping sides occasionally, until mixture is creamy, 4 to 8 minutes, adding melted chocolate in last 30 seconds of processing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 0.0 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 122 mg, Sugar 3 g

PECAN BUTTER CRUNCH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield approximately 1 pound

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup hot water
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 cups pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
2 heaping teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Cook sugar, syrup and water until mixture thickens and bubbles (about 230 degrees). Add butter and pecans. Stir continuously and continue cooking until nuts begin to brown or start popping (290 degrees). Remove from heat. Add vanilla and soda and stir thoroughly. Pour quickly in several pieces on large buttered surface. Do not spread with knife or spoon. Allow to cool slightly. Stretch and pull with hands until very thin. (The thinner it is stretched, the more brittle it will be.) When cooled and hardened, break into small pieces. Store in airtight container.

BUTTER PECAN CRUNCH



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Make and share this Butter Pecan Crunch recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Dessert

Time 12m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 (3 ounce) packages vanilla instant pudding mix
2 cups milk
1 quart butter pecan ice cream, softened slightly
8 ounces Cool Whip
2 Heath candy bars, crushed

Steps:

  • Mix crumbs and butter; press into bottom of 9x13 pan.
  • Chill.
  • Beat pudding mixes and milk until well blended.
  • Fold in ice-cream and Cool Whip.
  • Spoon over crust.
  • Sprinkle with crushed Heath bars.
  • Freeze.
  • Thaw about 20 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.7, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 22.7, Sodium 361, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 25.8, Protein 2.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your butter crunch.
  • Don't overcook the sugar. If you do, it will become bitter.
  • Be careful when adding the butter. If you add it too quickly, it will cause the sugar to seize up.
  • Stir constantly while the butter crunch is cooking. This will prevent it from burning.
  • Let the butter crunch cool completely before breaking it into pieces. This will help to prevent it from sticking together.
  • Store the butter crunch in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. It will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Chocolate Pecan Butter Crunch is a delicious and easy-to-make candy that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor, crunchy pecans, and buttery toffee, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give Chocolate Pecan Butter Crunch a try. You won't be disappointed! Additional Tips:
  • To make the butter crunch even more decadent, try using dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate.
  • For a fun twist, try adding chopped dried cherries or cranberries to the butter crunch.
  • If you don't have any pecans on hand, you can substitute another type of nut, such as walnuts or almonds.
  • Be sure to line your baking sheet with parchment paper before pouring the butter crunch mixture onto it. This will make it much easier to clean up later.
  • If you want to make the butter crunch ahead of time, you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Just be sure to let it come to room temperature before serving.

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