Shingles
Source: Adapted from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Also known in some college dorms as "bark," this rich confection is perfect on a stressful night of studying.
1 sleeve (4oz) saltine crackers
1 cup butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
12 oz semisweet or milk chocolate pieces
opt: 1 cup chopped nuts
Line a 15 by 10 by 1-inch jelly roll pan with tin foil. Lightly spray foil with a non-stick cooking spray.
Place saltine crackers, salty side up, in prepared pan. In a saucepan, boil butter and sugar for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour mixture over crackers and bake at 400 for 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from oven, top with chocolate, and spread evenly as chocolate begins to melt. Sprinkle with nuts, lightly press into chocolate. Cool until firm, then cut or break into pieces. (I use a pizza cutter) Can be frozen.