Preparation Steps

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.
• Bring the mixture to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until it reaches 290 degrees F (143 degrees C) on a candy thermometer.
• Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
• Stir in the chopped pecans until evenly coated.
  2 cups pecans
• Spread the pecan mixture thinly onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot pecan mixture. Let stand for 5 minutes to soften.
  2 cups pecans
• Gently spread the melted chocolate over the pecans to create an even layer.
• Let the bark cool completely at room temperature, or in the refrigerator, until the chocolate is firm.
• Once firm, break the bark into pieces.