Have you ever made something that’s just so good that you’re asked to bring it year after year? Our take on a praline Christmas bark is one of those recipes that has become an annual tradition. This festive and delicious holiday treat disappears really quickly whenever we bring it to a party and has, arguably, become one of Santa’s favorite chimney treats.
Our praline Christmas bark uses saltine crackers as the base, with a homemade caramel sauce poured over them, sprinkled with pecans and then topped off with chocolate chips that get smoothed into a nice layer that seals in all the greatness. It’s like homemade toffee or some sort of brittle, but way easier and more flavorful – people beg us to make this every year!
INGREDIENTS
- 30-40 saltine crackers
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
PREPARATION
- Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a 12×17-inch jelly roll pan with butter or non-stick spray.
- Spread graham crackers or saltine crackers out in an even layer in greased jelly roll pan.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and brown sugar and cook, stirring frequently until butter is melted and sugar has dissolved. Bring mixture to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Remove mixture from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt, whisking until incorporated.
- Pour caramel mixture in an even layer on top of graham crackers or saltines, smoothing as necessary.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans on top of caramel layer, then place baking sheet in oven and bake for 7-9 minutes, or until caramel/toffee mixture becomes bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of hot toffee and let sit 2 minutes before melting, then spread into an even layer.
- Let cool, then cut or break into pieces. Store in an air-tight container at room temperature or in the freezer.
Source : Food.ma
