Favorite Friday Recipe: Chocolate Caramel Crackers

This is one of B's favorite snacks ever.  Simple and easy to make--the original step by step recipe can be found here. 

Chocolate Caramel Crackers

Ingredients:

• 1 sleeve of saltines
• 1 stick butter
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• A big pinch of sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1-1.5 cups milk chocolate chips 
• Extra sea salt or chopped nuts for sprinkling (optional)

Directions:

• Melt butter in a saucepan and add sugar
• Bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes and stir occasionally
• While waiting, prepare a baking sheet by lining it with foil and spraying with nonstick cooking spray
• Arrange crackers in a single layer on the baking sheet
• Take the butter/sugar, now caramel! mixture off stove and mix in salt and vanilla
• Pour the caramel over the crackers and spread evenly
• Bake for 350 degrees for 5 minutes
• Sprinkle chocolate chips on top and put it back in the (now turned off) oven for a minute
• Use spatula or knife to spread melted chocolate evenly over the crackers
• Sprinkle chopped nuts or sea salt on top
• Cool and then break into pieces and enjoy!