Graham Cracker Almond Candy

Graham Cracker Almond Candy
By Carroll Pellegrinelli, About.com Guide

Warning: This Graham Cracker Almond Candy is addicting! A nice combo of sweet and salty!!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:
•1 package (1/3 box) graham crackers (approximately 12 double graham crackers)
•1 cup butter
•1/2 cup packed brown sugar
•2-1/2 ounces (3/4 cup) sliced almonds

Preparation:
Line jelly roll pan with foil. Place single layer of graham crackers on foil. Boil butter and sugar together for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour over graham crackers. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Lift foil from pan, cool, and break into pieces. A nice quick dessert for cookouts!!


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I make a similar candy using saltines. My grandkids demand it every Christmas.

Cracker Candy

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 sleeve saltine crackers
2 sticks unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
12 ounces chocolate chips
3/4 cup pecans -- chopped
1 pinch salt

Arrange saltines on a cookie sheet lined with foil, covering entire sheet. Melt sugar with butter; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue to boil for three minutes, stirring constantly. Pour over crackers and spread with an offset spatula to cover all. Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown. Let stand for 2 minutes. Cover with chocolate chips; spreading melting chocolate to cover. Top with chopped nuts, pressing nuts into chocolate. Chill until firm, then break apart.

YUMMMM... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />

Martha Stewart made something very similar on todays show

Contessa... You know how I feel about nuts. Do you think it would be any good nut-free?!?!

Of course, Deb.....Graham crackers....sugar....butter....sounds good to me!! Oh, and NUTS!! hehehe Sorry....couldn't resist.



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