The crunchy, sweet and salty goody that I need during these strange ‘shelter in place’ times.
I have made these for years as an addition to a cookie tray and have also started putting out a goody tray for guests. I am not the best of bakers so I stick with a few recipes like this and add store bought snacks that are on sale at the time. I keep it flexible.
The step that takes the longest time is the final “bring to room temp and refrigerate” step. So I try to use the largest sheet plan that will fit in the fridge so that I am not juggling multiple trays and you know one will end up on the floor. Using nonstick foil or parchment or both on the sheet plan makes clean up a breeze. Dis-lodging caramel is not my idea of fun.
This recipe is very flexible. From the type of crackers used ( I have use whole wheat saltines and therefore pronounce them healthy) to toppings. I have seen no toppings all the way to multiple toppings. I like the crushed Heath Bar myself. More crunch.
Whichever way you decide to make your own you will not be disappointed. Great for keeping and for giving what ever you choose it will go over well.
Christmas Crack aka Toffee Bark
Ingredients
- saltine crackers
- 2 sticks butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 bag chocolate chips
- 1 bag Heath or Skol candies crushed
Instructions
- pre heat oven to 350
- cover sheet pan with non-stick foil or parchment paper. Spray with PAM
- line sheet pan with crackers. Place as close as possible. I have also filled in with cracker pieces.
- melt butter and brown sugar in heavy saucepan. Bring to boil, Stir constantly until sugar is dissolved and mixture has caramelized. Be patient and be careful this stuff can give a bad burn
- Pour mixture over crackers. Being sure to completely cover.
- Bake for 10 minutes
- Spread top with chocolate chips. Wait a few minutes to melt the chips. Spread melting chocolate with offset spatula or butter knife.
- Sprinkle top of melted chocolate with candies. Place a piece of waxed paper on top and gently press candies into chocolate.
- Leaving waxed paper on refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Break into bite size pieces.
- Store in air tight container in cool place or fridge if in a hot climate.
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