Wild Wednesday

I lied.  It isn't too wild, but it is Wednesday and there is always promise that comes from the dawn of a new day. 

Today I have a recipe to share.  The reason is because this recipe makes even an average cook come out a winner. 

I found it in a Woman's Day issue recently and thought it deserved a TRY.  I do say TRY because some of my attempts at desserts haven't exactly hit the mark.  But they promised that this one would be worth the effort.  Best part -- there isn't even much effort involved.

You should have a candy thermometer to make it, but they are actually pretty cheap, all things considered.  If you don't, I'd just stir until the mixture thickens and slightly changes color and take a chance.

Chocolate Crackle Toffee

Cooking Spray
1 stick butter
1 can Eagle condensed milk
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 tsp kosher salt (I used regular)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups rice crispies (no sugar)
2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips

Line 9 x 12 pan with nonstick foil and spray with cooking spray.

Melt butter in heavy bottomed saucepan.  Add condensed milk, sugar and corn syrup.  Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture reaches 240 degrees on candy thermometer.  Remove from heat.  Add salt and vanilla, then cereal.

Put mixture into lined pan.  Spread evenly and cover immediately with chocolate chips.  Let stand 5 minutes, then spread melted chocolate evenly over toffee using the back of a large spoon.  Let cool at room temp until firm, at least 3 hours (more actually).  Remove from pan, cut into pieces.

34 cal per piece.

It is DELICIOUS and it keeps well.  You could probably freeze it too.  Great candy.

So have a wonderful day, everyone.