Christmas Crack Candy

This recipe has different names....Christmas Crack and Poor Man's Candy are two that I've heard.  This reicpe is from two of my friends who have both sent it to me and I've also seen it on other blogs. 

It's super easy to make and very good -- and it's addicting.  Once you start eating it, you can't stop....thus the name Christmas Crack!

Christmas Crack

 

Ingredients:

40 saltine crackers (approx. 1 1/2 sleeves)

1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter

1 cup dark brown sugar (I used regular brown sugar, it's what I had on hand)

2 cups chocolate chips

1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

1.       Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2.       On a 9×13″ jelly roll pan lined with parchment paper, line the saltine crackers side by side until the pan is full.

3.       In a saucepot, melt butter and sugar together. Bring to boil then let boil for 3-5 minutes, do not stir.

4.       Pour the caramel evenly over the saltines then place in oven to bake for 5 minutes.

5.       Remove pan of saltines from oven and spread chocolate chips evenly on top of the caramel, spreading it evenly and smoothing it out -- the chips will melt as y ou do this.  If you’re using chopped pecans or nuts, this is now the time to sprinkle them on.

6.       Let the toffee and chocolate cool completely. I sat mine out in the garage covered with foil overnight, or you can stick in the fridge for an hour or so.

7.      Once cool, break into 2 inch pieces.

8.       Store in an airtight container.