PECAN CHERRY BARK

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I just love to make chocolates at Christmastime. This popular candy combines pecans, chocolate and cherries. It's crunchy, sweet and just plain yummy. —Sue Kauffman, Columbia City, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Dash ground nutmeg
Dash ground cinnamon
1-3/4 cups chopped pecans
1 pound dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons shortening, divided
1 pound milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped
1 pound white candy coating, coarsely chopped
1-3/4 cups dried cherries or cranberries

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and spices; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is completely dissolved, about 3 minutes. Stir in pecans until coated. Spread onto foil to cool. , Line two 15x10x1-in. pans with parchment or waxed paper. In a microwave, melt dark chocolate candy coating and 1 tablespoon shortening, stirring until smooth. Divide between prepared pans, spreading to desired thickness. Refrigerate just until set, but not firm., In microwave, melt milk chocolate candy coating and 1 tablespoon shortening, stirring to blend; spread over dark chocolate layer. Refrigerate until set, but not firm., Repeat with white candy coating and remaining 1 tablespoon shortening; spread over top. Sprinkle with cherries and candied pecans, pressing to adhere. Refrigerate until firm. Break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Borun biswas
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This was a great recipe! The bark was delicious and the cherry flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Sameer Magar Saru
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This was a great recipe! The bark was delicious and the cherry flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Sandra Julien
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This was a great recipe! The bark was delicious and the cherry flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Rengokusright nut
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This was a great recipe! The bark was delicious and the cherry flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


NARUTO Samurai
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This was a great recipe! The bark was delicious and the cherry flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


MD azim Jashim
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This was a great recipe! The bark was delicious and the cherry flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Sarfaraz khosa
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This was a great recipe! The bark was delicious and the cherry flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Danny “CapN Shak” Shaklee
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I love this recipe! It is so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I have made it several times for different occasions and it is always a hit. I highly recommend this recipe.


Pazeer Jan
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This was a great recipe! The bark was delicious and the cherry flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Sithija Lakmal
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This recipe is a keeper! It is so easy to make and the results are always amazing. I have made it several times for different occasions and it is always a hit. I highly recommend this recipe.


Laquita Johnson
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I love this recipe! It is so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I have made it several times for parties and it is always a hit. I highly recommend this recipe.


paul schultz
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This was my first time making pecan cherry bark and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


M akram Jutt
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


tracy ann sutherland
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the results were amazing! The bark was the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and the nuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.