Chocolate Bark with Saltine Crackers

By Mary_Jo1

Ingredients

• Jellyroll pan
• Aluminum foil
• Saltine crackers
• Saucepan
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 12-oz. package chocolate chips
• Knife or off set spatula
• Chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Line the jellyroll pan with aluminum foil.
3
Place the saltine crackers side by side so they are touching each other and cover the jellyroll pan completely.
4
Bring the butter and sugar to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook for three minutes or until the mixture has a caramel color.
5
Pour the butter and sugar mixture over the crackers. Pop the jellyroll pan into the oven for eight to 10 minutes.
6
Remove the pan from the oven and let the crackers cool slightly. Cover the crackers with chocolate chips. Let the chocolate chips melt for one to two minutes.
7
Spread the chocolate over the crackers with a knife or offset spatula when the chocolate begins to look shiny.
8
Sprinkle chopped nuts, if desired, over the chocolate.
9
Put the jellyroll pan in the freezer for 30 minutes.
10
Remove the pan from the freezer and break the bark into small pieces.
Tips & Warnings
•Store the bark in a container or plastic bag in the refrigerator or freezer.