Celebrate the season with Holiday Nut Bark, a sweet and salty treat made with buttery caramel, melted chocolate, and PLANTERS® Winter Spiced Nut Mix.
Layered over crisp saltine crackers and topped with festive sprinkles, it’s a crunchy dessert that’s perfect for gifting or snacking. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, this bark is a holiday favorite for all ages.
Ingredients
| 4 | pounds saltine crackers |
| 1 | cup butter |
| 1 | cup dark brown sugar |
| 2 | fluid ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips |
| ¾ | cup PLANTERS® Winter Spiced Nut Mix |
| Sprinkles |
Directions
Heat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Arrange crackers in a single layer on pan.
In medium saucepan, over medium heat, combine butter and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until mixture reaches soft-ball stage on candy thermometer.
Pour mixture over crackers, spreading to cover. Bake 10 minutes, or until caramel is bubbly and deep golden brown.
Remove from oven. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over top. Allow chocolate chips to melt for 2 minutes. Spread melted chocolate evenly over top. Top with nut mix and sprinkles. Allow to cool. Refrigerate 1 hour. Break into pieces.