Sweet and Saltines

By Rose-3

"After a meal, my mama will always say, 'I need a little something sweet.' If she has dessert, she will inevitably follow it up with, 'Now I need a little something salty.' It’s become a joke at our house. These crackers are so good, you will just keep eating them -- and Mama has her sweet and salty thing covered. Beware ... they’re really addictive."

Ingredients

• 40 saltine crackers
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (about 1¹⁄3 cups)
• Substitute graham crackers for the saltines for a sweeter snack. Use 1 stick of butter instead of 2 for a crunchier, saltier cracker.

Details

Servings 20
Preparation time 40mins
Cooking time 50mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large jellyroll pan with alumi¬num foil and the saltine crackers.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar together and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour over the crackers, covering them evenly. Put the jellyroll pan into the oven and watch closely. Bake for 4 to 5 minutes, or until just bubbly. Remove from the oven and pour the chocolate chips over the crackers. When the chips melt a bit, spread them over the crackers with a knife. Transfer the pan to the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until completely cold. They will form one big sheet. Break up into pieces. Store in an airtight container.