Holiday Tasting Party Recipes

RECIPE NAME: MAPLE WALNUT CRISPS

INGREDIENTS:
44 club crackers (2 1/2 in x 1 in)
1 cup unsalted butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 Tbs. maple syrup or (corn syrup)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup finely chopped almonds
1/4 tsp. maple flavoring or (vanilla flavoring)

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Place crackers in a single layer in a parchment paper-lined 15 in x 10 in x 1 in baking pan. Set aside.

In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and syrup. Bring to a boil: cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread evenly over crackers.

Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until tops appear dry. Cool completely on a wire rack. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 44 crisps

MY NAME: Norma Norton (Leah Daily's Mother)