About twenty years ago, one of my Mother’s students gave her a tin of homemade Cracker Candy as a holiday present.  We immediately begged for the recipe.  This simple and easy to make treat is great as a little gift for friends this holiday season!

Cracker Candy

2 sticks butter

1 cup sugar

1 sleeve of Saltines or similar crackers

1 bag of chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line a cookie sheet with sides with foil.  Lay crackers side-by-side.  Melt butter in saucepan over medium-high heat.  Add sugar and stir until sugar starts to dissolve, about 3 minutes.  Pour evenly over crackers.  Bake for 10 minutes.  Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over crackers.  Bake for another 3 minutes.  Using a spatula, spread the melted chocolate like icing to cover evenly.  Place pan in refrigerator for one hour to set.  Using a knife or your hands, break into medium to small pieces.

Other toppings to consider- toasted coconut, peanut butter chips, and candy cane pieces.

Enjoy!