SALTINE TOFFEE COOKIES

(From the collection of Diane Wolfe)

INGREDIENTS:   

4 ounces saltine crackers (one sleeve of the saltines)

1 cup butter

1 cup brown sugar

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

3/4 cup chopped pecans

DIRECTIONS;

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F

2. Line cookie sheet with saltine crackers in single layer

3. In a saucepan combine the sugar and the butter. Bring to boil for 3 minutes.

    Immediately pour over saltines and spread to cover the crackers completely.

4. Bake at 400 degrees F for 5 to 6 minutes.

5. Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over the top. Let set for 5 minutes.

6. Spread melted chocolate and top with the chopped nuts. Cool completely and break into pieces.

*  I line my cookie sheet with quick release tin foil before I lay the cracker.