Thursday, December 15, 2011

Chocolate Saltine Brittle

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Here’s a delectable candy recipe that plays so well on your taste buds with that salty-sweet combo that everyone loves.  You’ll be tempted to devour them all up by yourself, but don’t be a Grinch.  These travel wonderfully, so divvy them up in little baggies to give to your friends and neighbors or bring them to your next Christmas gathering.  They’re sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

42 saltine crackers

1 cup butter

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Festive sprinkles or finely chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375.

Prepare your baking sheet by covering it with foil and lightly misting it with non-stick cooking spray.  Line your saltines down on the prepared baking sheet in six even rows with seven crackers in each.

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and sugar together for 2 minutes, stirring at 30 second intervals.  Pour the sugar mixture over your saltines and bake for 15-19 minutes.  The sugar will bubble, but don’t let it burn.  As soon as it comes out of the oven, evenly sprinkle the chocolate chips over your brittle.  Let the chocolate melt slightly (about two minutes) before spreading the chocolate out with a spatula. If you’re using festive confections and/or nuts, immediately sprinkle them over your chocolate before it hardens too much.  Let your chocolate brittle set for an hour in the fridge.

Cut or break into manageable pieces and voila!!

Enjoy!

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