Nutcrackers

Nutcrackers

(also called Christmas Crack)

about 40 crackers (I prefer Ritz), 1 cup butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup walnuts, optional 1 cup chocolate chips. Lay the crackers salty side down on a lightly greased pan.

Nutcrackers - then - Combine butter & sugar in a saucepan and boil for 2 minutes. Stir in the nuts and pour over the crackers. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degree F for 10 minutes. Remove. Push the crackers together in place. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips. Spread about when melted. Store in an airtight container.

Cracker Candy

Ingredients:

1sleeve saltine crackers 1/2 pound butter 3/4 cup brown sugar

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 3/4 cup chopped nuts

Directions:

1.	Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2.	Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in sugar, and bring to a low boil. Continue boiling, stirring constantly to prevent burning, approximately 3 minutes.
3.	Arrange crackers on a cookie sheet in a single layer, and drizzle with sugar mixture. Bake for 5 minutes, or until edges begin to brown.
4.	Remove from oven and spread chocolate chips evenly over the top as they melt. Sprinkle with nuts, gently pressing into the melted chocolate. Cool until chocolate has hardened, and break into pieces. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve. Allow to cool, and break into pieces. Refrigerate until ready to serve.