One of my favorite parties during the holidays is my sister’s annual cookie exchange I attend every year. I wrote about how the exchange has evolved over the years, last year in Cookies, Cookies, and more Cookies.
Last Saturday was the exchange, and I was a bit sad. I usually try to make a really special cookie, because I just don’t bake that many cookies during the year. Having an extra special cookie to give as a gift during the holidays motivates me try something new every year. However, I just didn’t have time with us trying to move.
So I stuck to my old standby- toffee. I made cookie sheet, after cookie sheet of it all week. It is the easiest recipe to make, and it is the most delicious toffee- it is very addictive- so don’t say I didn’t warn you. I normally don’t give the recipe out, but consider this an early Christmas present from me to you. 🙂 Enjoy!
Fool’s Toffee
36 saltines (can also use graham crackers)
1 cup butter
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
11 oz. milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup of chopped pecans, almonds, or walnuts (Optional)
Preheat oven to 375.
Line a cookie sheet with foil. Butter or use Pam on the foil (I spray the foil with Pam).
Spread crackers out on foil, filling cookie sheet.
Melt butter and brown sugar on medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stiring occasionally,and boil for 4 minutes.
Spread butter and sugar mixture over crackers evenly.
Cook in oven for 5 minutes.
Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Allow them to soften (about 5-7 minutes) and then spread evenly over top.
Top with chopped nuts if desired.
Place in refrigerator until cooled. Then break into bite sized pieces.
Can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Here is a picture of all the wonderful friends at the party (I’m second to the right, standing up in the blue shirt, and my sister and my niece are second to the left standing up. My sister-in-law is to the right of my sister, in the brown sweater):
And here is a picture of all the final goodies:
