Best Cranberry Pecan Bark Recipes

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CRANBERRY NUT BARK



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Studded with chunks or cranberries and nuts, this sweet creamy confection is the perfect last-minute gift! It's ready to wrap in less than 30 minutes, and everyone who tries it asks for more-and requests the recipe, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield About 1-3/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound white candy coating, coarsely chopped
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts or pistachios, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in cranberries and nuts. , Spread onto waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 20 minutes. Break into small pieces; store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 13g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY BUTTER CRUNCH BARK



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One Christmas I dreamed this recipe up when making buttercrunch toffee. It is an addictive treat that disappears fast.-Heather Ferris, Vanderhoof, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1 cup butter, divided
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons water
8 cups chopped white candy coating (about 3 pounds), divided
3 cups dried cranberries, divided

Steps:

  • Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1/2 teaspoon butter. In a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, bring 1 cup butter, sugar and water to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage). Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape sides of saucepan). Refrigerate for 1 hour or until hard., Break toffee into pieces. Place in a food processor; cover and process until coarsely chopped. Divide in half; set aside., Butter two 15x10x1-in. pans with remaining butter. In a microwave, melt 4 cups white candy coating. Stir in 1-1/2 cups dried cranberries and half of reserved toffee pieces. , Pour onto 1 prepared pan; spread to edges. Repeat with remaining white candy coating, dried cranberries and toffee pieces. Refrigerate until firm. Break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 18g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

WHITE CANDY BARK



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This speedy candy recipe can be varied depending on the type of fruit or nuts you have on hand. Since we have a walnut tree, I use walnuts, but pecans could also be substituted, as well as dried cherries in place of the cranberries. -Marcia Snyder, Grand Junction, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 2 pounds (64 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 packages (10 to 12 ounces each) white baking chips
1-1/2 cups walnut halves
1 cup dried cranberries
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil. Brush with butter. Microwave white chips on high until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in walnuts, cranberries and nutmeg. Spread into prepared pan. Chill until firm. Break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHEWY CRANBERRY PECAN BARS



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I've been making these for several years as I really enjoy the combination of flavors and the relative ease of preparations. They're not only great for the holidays, but year round if you have cranberries in your freezer. -Virginia Anthony, Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1/4 cup cold butter
2/3 cup chopped pecans, divided
1 large egg
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour and 2 tablespoons sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in 1/3 cup pecans. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until set., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the egg, egg whites, milk, orange zest, vanilla and remaining flour and sugar. Fold in the cranberries, coconut and remaining pecans. Spread over warm crust. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until top is golden. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PISTACHIO CRANBERRY BARK



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I picked up this bark recipe at a Christmas sweets swap hosted by a woman in my Bible study group. My family, friends and I think it's just divine. Even my dad, who's not big on candy, loves it. -Susan Wacek, Pleasanton, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 1 pound.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pistachios, toasted, divided
3/4 cup dried cranberries, divided
5 ounces white candy coating, melted

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate chips until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in 3/4 cup pistachios and half of the cranberries; spread onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with melted candy coating. Cut through layers with a knife to swirl., Sprinkle with the remaining pistachios and cranberries. Refrigerate until firm., Cut or break into pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY ALMOND BARK



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The addition of dried cranberries makes this almond bark extra special. It looks impressive but is really quick and easy to make. -Elizabeth Hodges, Regina Beach, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 1 pound.

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup whole blanched almonds, toasted
3/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt white chocolate at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Repeat with semisweet chocolate. Stir almonds and cranberries into white chocolate. Thinly spread onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. , With a spoon, drizzle semisweet chocolate over the white chocolate. Cut through with a knife to swirl. Chill until firm. Break into pieces. Refrigerate in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BAKER'S ONE BOWL CRANBERRY BARK



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Try BAKERS ONE BOWL Cranberry Bark. Peppermint bark is usually in the holiday spotlight, but this festive white-chocolatey cranberry bark will be certain to steal the dessert table show.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Chocolate Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
3 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S White Chocolate, broken into pieces, melted

Steps:

  • Stir cranberries and nuts into chocolate; spread onto waxed paper-covered baking sheet.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 4.2524 mg, Sodium 20 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

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