READER REVIEWThese salty-sweet treasures make great gifts, and their flavor is simply irresistible. The bark is like brittle, but better and with only a few ingredients. Get ready for a new favorite!
—LAURA COX SOUTH DENNIS, MA
PREP: 25 MIN. + CHILLING • MAKES: 2 POUNDS
40 saltines
1 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 package (8 ounces) milk chocolate English toffee bits
1. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with heavy-duty foil. Arrange saltines in a single layer on foil; set aside.
2. In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in sugar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Pour evenly over crackers.
3. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until bubbly. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow the chips to soften a few minutes, then spread over the top. Sprinkle with the toffee bits. Cool.
4. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until set. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
READER REVIEW
“Try the bark with a layer of pretzels instead of saltines. Just be sure the pretzels are all flat and packed tightly together. Yum!”
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