Brickle

Here is another yummy treat from my Grandmother Bagnal.  It is called Brickle and I have no idea why exactly, but its awesome.  Salty, sweet badness.  Enjoy.

Brickle

1 stack saltine crackers
12 oz chocolate chips (milk, dark)

Caramel sauce
1 C butter
1 C packed dark or light brown sugar

According to my Grandmother's notes you should line the pan with foil, but I think parchment may work better.  I haven't tried this in a while so I will let you know.  The point is that the pan ought to be lined so you can get the thing out easier and makes clean up easier too.  Get a brownie pan (usually a square 9x9x3 or something close) and place a single layer of saltine crackers in it. Cook the butter and sugar together on low hear until it becomes a sauce, about 5 minutes or so. Pour the sauce on the saltine crackers while it is still hot.  Bake in a 350 degree F oven for about 10 minutes or until the mixture becomes very bubbly.  Remove from the oven immediately; place the chocolate chips on top.  Let the chocolate chips melt slightly and then take a spatula and spread it over.  Return to the oven to melt the chips for one more minute.  Take it out and let it cool.  Remove from the pan and break into pieces.