Cracker Candy

Last year, while in the process of getting out of debt, I found this recipe for Cracker Candy and thought I'd give it a try.  It's a sweet and salty flavor with a crunch texture.  I like it a little too much!  The easy and quick recipe that I want to share with you is adapted from Frugal Mama.

Ingredients:
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
saltine crackers (a little less than 1 bag, 1/4 lb)
1 cup chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Take a 9x13 pan, line it with parchment paper, and place it with the crackers evenly, not overlapping.  I did not use a whole bag (1/4 lb), for my 9x13 pan.  I've made it in the 10x15 pan before, but I think I like the 9x13 pan better, as it's easier for cleanup.

In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and sugar together.  Stir constantly to get the sugar dissolved.  Bring to boil over low heat; it won't take long at all!  Boil, stirring still, for 3 minutes.  (I have seen some recipes where they boil for 5 minutes.)

Quickly, pour the sauce over the crackers, as evenly as possible.

Place in oven for 5 minutes.   Then, sprinkle the chocolate chips over the "goop" and let melt a minute.  Then, spread the melted chocolate over the top of the candy, as best as possible.

Place in fridge for about an hour, until hardened, and break into pieces as big or as little as you'd like.

Easy Chocolate Fudge Truffle Candy

Very rich & full of chocolate flavor to satisfy any chocolate craving!  Very happy to have found these.  Now, I'm able to use up the Cool Whip in my freezer from last year quickly.

Ingredients:
12 oz package of semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tub Cool Whip
chocolate almond bark

Heat the chocolate chips on high in microwave for a minute and stir.  Then, heat again for 30 seconds and stir.  (Do not overcook.)  Add Cool Whip to the melted chocolate and whip together until smooth.  It will be very thick.

Pour into a wax paper lined 8x8 square pan and smooth out as best as possible.

Place in freezer until hardened.  It will not be rock solid.  Okay to leave in freezer for hours or until ready to work with.  Then, peel off wax paper and cut; I used scissors.  It is very easy to work with, just kinda messy on fingers some.  Cut into small bite size pieces.

Break up chocolate almond bark.  Heat on high in microwave for 1 minute and stir.  Then again, for 30 more seconds.  Do not overcook.  Mix until smooth.

With a fork, completely coat chocolate bite into hot chocolate and place on wax paper to harden.  

FYI: Do not get the almond bark wet, or it will ruin the chocolate texture.

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