Crunch Bars

Name: Crunch Bars
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 35 PREMIUM Saltine Crackers; ½ cup butter or margarine; ½ cup brown sugar; 2 pkg. semi-sweet baking chocolate, chopped; 1 cup walnuts, toasted

These bars taste like the best crunchy brittle you've ever eaten, and no one will guess the secret ingredient - saltine crackers!

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Servings:

Makes 16 servings.

Ingredient list

35 PREMIUM Saltine Crackers
½ cup butter or margarine
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 pkg. (4 oz. each) semi-sweet baking chocolate, chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions

Heat oven to 400ºF.

Place crackers in single layer in foil-lined 15x10x1-inch pan.

Cook butter and sugar in saucepan on medium-high heat until butter is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring occasionally. Bring to boil; cook 3 min. without stirring. Spread onto crackers.

Bake 5 to 7 min. or until topping is golden brown. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate; let stand 5 min. or until softened. Spread over crackers; top with nuts. Cool. Break into pieces.

Recipe Tips

Size-WiseLooking for something sweet? One serving of this crunchy treat is sure to hit the spot when served with a cold glass of fat-free milk.
ShortcutUse a food processor to quickly chop the walnuts.
Variation Prepare as directed, substituting mixed nuts with pistachios for the walnuts and topping dessert with 1/2 cup dried cranberries along with the nuts before cooling and breaking into pieces.