Christmas Crack

I'm beginning to realize why this recipe is called "Crack"!  This is all that was left after I took a batch  to my quilt group's All-Day-Sew today!

Here's the recipe (adapted from time2saveworkshops.com)

Saltine crackers (1 sleeve plus a few more)

2 sticks of butter

1 c. brown sugar

1 t. pure vanilla extract

1 bag milk chocolate chips (I usually use semi-sweet)

nuts, sprinkles, or M&M's (optional)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Line cookie sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil.

Cover cookie sheet with a single layer of crackers.

Bring butter and brown sugar to a biol, stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat; add vanilla extract.

Pour mixture over crackers, then bake for 6 minutes.

Remove from oven; pour chocolate chips on top of crackers.

Allow chocolate to soften for a minute or two, then spread evenly over top of crackers.

Add nuts, sprinkles, or M&M's on top of melted chocolate if desired.

Cool, then refrigerate.  Once it has hardened, break up into bite size pieces.

ENJOY!!

Healthy (for the most part!) Energy Bites

Source:  simplegreenmoms.com

1 c. rolled oats

1/2 c. chocolate chips

1/2 c. peanut butter or almond butter

1/2 c. ground flax seeds

1/3 c. honey

1 t. vanilla

Mix all ingredients together in a mixing bowl.  Form into balls and place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.

Refrigerate or freeze until ready to eat.  You can eat them at room temperature, but they are best eaten when cold.