Vanilla Crack

by craftknowitall in Cooking > Dessert

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Vanilla Crack

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I found this recipe in the mystery novel, Apple Turnover Murder by Joanne Fluke.   All I know is when I saw this recipe; I scribbled it down and hung onto it until I finally got a chance to make it.  As far as I am concerned, anything sweet and salty is wonderful, and the toffee, YUM!  This is the original name from the book.  When I tell people what it is called, I smirk.  So here is Vanilla Crack, (smirk).

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Ingredients:
¼ lb. soda crackers
2 cups (1 lb.) salted butter
1 cup sugar
½ nuts (I didn’t have any so I left them out)
2 tsp. vanilla

Supplies:
10x15 inch jelly roll pan
Heavy sauce pan
Non Stick spray
Aluminum foil
Wooden spoon
1 cup dry measuring cup (not shown)
Teaspoon measuring spoon (not shown)

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Pre heat oven to 350°

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Line the jelly roll pan with foil.

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Spray the foil with nonstick spray.

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Cover the pan with soda crackers, salt side up.  Set aside.

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Combine the butter, sugar and vanilla in the sauce pan.

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Bring to a full boil, over medium heat.

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Remove from the heat and pour it as evenly as possible over the waiting crackers.
Here is where you sprinkle on the nuts if you have them.
 

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Place the pan in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.

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Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
 

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Remove the foil.

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Break into pieces and serve.  This is a great dessert for a party, picnic, or anything.  Enjoy.