I make it every year.

Every year people think I'm some kind of Willy Wonka magician or something.

It's THAT good.  And it's SO simple, I almost don't want to give away my magician-secret....but it's the season for giving...so here's the most simple, step-by-step tutorial I could've possibly come up with!

(and if you LOVE chocolate and sweets in general...don't forget your Chocolate Affair tickets!  Sells out every year! Makes a great gift!!!)

You need:
Sleeves of saltines
2 sticks of butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 400.

Line a baking sheet with foil, and line that with plain ol' saltine crackers.

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Melt 2 sticks of butter....

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Stir in 1 cup of brown sugar, bring to boil.  Allow to boil for 3 minutes. No shorter, no longer! (It will be brownish in color and a bit foamy)

 

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Pour mixture over the crackers.  Don't worry, it's going to separate a bit.

 

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GENTLY spread it around with a wooden spoon

 

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Put the whole thing in the oven for 5 minutes. No shorter, no longer.

 

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Sprinkle 1 bag (or half a large bag) of semi-sweet chocolate chips over it.

 

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Give it a few minutes...they'll start to melt.  "BUT LAURA MINE AREN'T MELTING!!" Oh they are...just wait.....then, grab a rubber spatula and start spreading it out gently.

 

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Spread it all over, and let it cool (I put mine in the garage....just be sure to keep it out of animals' reach!!!)

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Let it cool at LEAST 6 hours...the butter needs to set and can't be "gummy". Once it's cooled, break it into pieces, and share with the world!

*or not. ;)

 

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