Holiday Tasting Party Recipes

RECIPE NAME: SALTY CARAMEL CRUNCH BARS

INGREDIENTS:
90 club crackers, such as Keebler
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups graham-cracker crumbs
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup butterscotch baking chips
1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread, such as Nutella

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Line a 9x13 inch pan with 1 layer of crackers, cutting as need to fit. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the graham cracker crumbs, both sugars, milk and vanilla. Bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and spread half of the cooked mixture over the crackers. Add another layer of crackers and the rest of the mixture. Place a last layer of crackers on top.

In a small microwave safe bowl, carefully melt the butterscotch chips, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in the chocolate hazelnut spread until smooth, heating slightly if needed to make the mixture spreadable.

Evenly spread the chocolate mixture on top of the last layer of crackers and refrigerate for about an hour to set. Cut into bars. (It takes some muscle) Makes approximately 54 bars.

MY TIP: I usually store these in the refrigerator where they will keep well.

MY NAME: Jane Bland