April’s Crack Bark

April usually makes this around Christmas. It’s really good.

Ingredients:

  • 1 Sleeve Club crackers. Saltines may also be used
  • 1 Cup unsalted butter
  • 1 Cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/8 Teaspoon (sea) salt
  • 1½ Teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 12 Ounces chocolate chips; milk, dark or semi-sweet or a mixture
  • Chopped pecans or other chopped or sliced nuts (optional)
  • Course ground Kosher salt (optional)

Directions: Preheat oven to 400° F

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Spray with Pam. Arrange crackers on the baking sheet in a single layer so the edges almost touch.

Heat butter and brown sugar in a saucepan on medium heat. Bring to a boil stirring frequently. Simmer 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in salt and vanilla. Pour the sauce over the crackers and spread evenly to coat the crackers. Bake for 6 minutes.

Remove from oven. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the caramel. Let stand to melt for 5 minutes then spread the chocolate into an even layer on top of the caramel. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

Optional: After you spread the chocolate, sprinkle with chopped pecans or nuts of your choice. Or, sprinkle course Kosher salt or even chopped pretzels. Then refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Our image shows with chopped pecans.