Sweet Saltines

I get a sweet tooth every once in awhile, and normally when this happens I don't have anything sweet in my house. I don't like to keep cakes and sweets in the house because they are just a temptation for me as I just started eating a bit healthier. But I am a firm believer that if you are craving something sweet then you should let yourself have it to avoid binge eating later. Normally just a nibble is all it takes for me.

     

   This recipe for Sweet Saltines is one of the easiest ones I have tried and its delicious. My babies love it. My son calls it chocolate bread, haha.

Sweet Saltines Finished Product.
In a Ziploc bag for easy storage.

Ingredients

• 35 to 40 saltine crackers (or enough to fill your cookie sheet)
• 2 sticks (1 cup) butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 1 1/3 cups) You can use milk or dark chocolate as well.
• Cooking Spray

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Line 1 large or 2 small cookie or sheet cake pans with aluminum foil (I did not use foil this time. I forgot, but I suggest using it, it will make clean up easier) spray with nonstick spray and arrange the saltines salt-side down in a single layer.

 In a medium sauce pan melt the butter and brown sugar together and boil until it turns a caramel color, a few minutes. Be sure to stir as to not burn the caramel. Remove from the heat and pour over the crackers, covering them evenly.

Put the pan into the oven and bake for 3 to 5 minutes, or until just bubbly, watching carefully. 

Remove from the oven and pour the chocolate chips over the crackers. When the chips melt a bit, spread them over the crackers with a knife.

Transfer the pan to the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until completely cold. They will form one big sheet. Break up into pieces.

Store in an airtight container or ziploc bag.

These are delicious. Hope your family enjoys them as much as mine! :)