Saltine Cracker Toffee

 

1 cup butter

1 cup dark brown sugar

40 saltine crackers

2 cups milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips

additional toppings like nuts, candy, or sprinkles (optional)

 

Preheat oven to 350°. Line a large baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Spread the crackers out on the foil in a single layer and fold up the edges of the foil to box in the crackers. Set aside.

In a small saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium-high heat on the stovetop. Bring to a rolling boil. Reduce the heat to medium and continue to boil for 3-5 minutes (set a timer), stirring occasionally. Quickly pour over the crackers and spread to cover completely.

Bake for 5-6 minutes in the oven. Turn off heat. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips on top.

Let stand for 1-2 minutes or until the chocolate starts to look shiny and is soft enough to spread evenly over the toffee. If the chocolate is still not warm enough to spread after 4 minutes, place it back in the oven for a minute to help soften it.

Top with any additional toppings if desired.

Chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours to harden. Peel away the foil and break into pieces.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and stored in the fridge for up to a week. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.

This recipe can be found here.

Chewy Coconut Lime Sugar Cookies

 

½ cup unsweetened toasted coconut

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

½ tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

1 cup butter, softened

1½ cups white sugar

1 egg

½ tsp. vanilla extract

½ tsp. coconut extract

Zest of one large lime, finely minced

3 Tbsp. lime juice

½ cup sugar for rolling cookies

 

Toast coconut by placing a layer on a cookie sheet at 350° for 5-7 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

Using a mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until smooth and very fluffy.

Beat in egg, vanilla extract, coconut extract, lime juice and lime zest.

Gradually blend in the dry ingredients and toasted coconut.

Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and roll in sugar. Place on lined cookie sheets about 1½ inches apart.

Bake 8-10 minutes, or until lightly browned at the bottom edges.

Let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

This recipe can be found here.

Sprinkle Cookies

 

2¾ cups flour

2 tsp. cornstarch

1 tsp. baking soda

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup butter

1½ cups white sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp. vanilla extract

½ tsp. almond extract

½ cup rainbow sprinkles (jimmies) (about 1/2 cup more for rolling)

 

Preheat oven to 350°. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

In a small bowl, stir together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

Using a mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until smooth and very fluffy.

Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.

Gradually blend in dry ingredients. Slowly mix in rainbow sprinkles.

Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and roll in additional sprinkles. Place on lined cookie sheets about 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Do not overbake! Cookies will still be light in color not brown.

 

Let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.