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Magic Bars with Butter Crackers

12/24/2013

Happy Christmas Eve! I hope your day is full of joy and good tidings from those you love. And, there is nothing better to show your love than making these last minute Magic Bars to share.

This recipe costs peanuts to make, and you may be quite surprised to find this tastes much better than the originals. Looking for a new recipe that includes those boxes of buttery crackers from your local food pantry? Then look no further! I have just stumbled on a new treat that will become a family favorite.

1/2 cup butter or margarine melted
2 cups butter crackers crushed
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/3 cup brown sugar

Mix well and press into a greased 13 x 9 inch pan

Pour over:
1 14 oz. can condensed milk

Sprinkle on:
2 cups semi sweet chips
1 1/2 cups coconut
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Press top lightly with fork. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until coconut is lightly browned.

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Cracker Toffee Candy

12/29/2011

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I have many cracker boxes from my local food pantry. One day, perusing the Internet for recipes I came across this favorite and adapted it to my family's liking. These bars are rich and crispy if made correctly. Just like biting into a candy bar! I keep these in the freezer for easy nibbles when someone needs a quick, sweet snack.

Quick and easy to make, these will become a recipe to share. They even make great gifts during the holidays!

On medium/ low stove top heat melt:
3/4 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
Allow to boil 5 min. to thicken. Then add:
1 tsp. vanilla

In a 13 x 9 inch pan place on hand crackers (any type) in a single layer. Pour brown sugar mixture over evenly and spread if needed so each cracker is touched. Bake at 375 degrees until golden brown and crispy. About 10 min.

Immediately take out of oven and sprinkle on:
1 bag semi sweet chocolate chips
Let stand 5 mins. to soften chocolate. Then spread chococlate evenly over crackers.

Sprinkle with nuts if desired. Cool in refrigerator and break into serving size pieces.

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Homemade Bread Crumb Recipe

10/29/2011

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Bread is bread- or so they say. So, what difference does it make what source the bread comes from? Most homemade bread crumb recipes ask for bread that has been oven dried and whirled in a blender or food processor. Too time consuming! Last week I noticed my many boxes of crackers. We are not cracker people here, and use them seldom. But, crackers have many good recipes to be had! No, you won't find many of these on the Internet, but you will find them here. I am always on the lookout for a great cracker recipe.

Next time you need a bread crumb topping try this delicious recipe using crackers instead. I found it more delectable than regular bread crumbs when it was used for frying. This crispy, buttery, flaky concoction just melts in your mouth with each bite. Just think of the variations you can make with this! I keep it in the refrigerator to ensure freshness.

2 rows of crackers wrapped
1 tab. of any whole seasoning blend like Weber Canadian Steak
(if using a fine blend, use only 2 tsp. like Lawry's Seasoned Salt)
1/2 tsp. of pepper

Grind all in food processor blender and pulse until desired results appear. Place in plastic container, Ziploc bag, or old bread crumb box.

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