This year is the first year that I’ve been in the city and we’ve had major snow.
It’s the worst. When I leave for work at 6am before everything is shoveled, I feel like I’m wading through cold wet sludge.
This is what I have to look forward to in the mornings.
To combat the cold, I have three levels of winter wear and winter footwear. I feel like I’ve been living in my level 3 winter coat since November, covered from head to shin with stuffed feathers.
Brr
I remember my first snow day in second grade. I got to stay home from school AND play, score! I made tunnels in the snow, built forts, and tried to roll snowballs for snowmen. Somehow as I get older and crankier, I hate snow more and more. It’s cold, wet, dirty, and makes my toes sting when I finally reach a warm area.
Trying to get into the snowy mood, I made some candycane saltine toffee. My co-worker also likes candycane so I knew I would have some help eating it 🙂
This recipe is great for something different to add to a cookie platter. It’s also easy to make and pretty quick to throw together, no funky ingredients or equipment!
Candycane Saltine Toffee Bark
Chomp chomp chomp
Ingredients:
40 Saltines
1 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups white chocolate chips
1 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions:
1.) Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
2.) Line a cookie sheet with foil
3.) Arrange the saltines in a single layer with no overlap. I broke some saltines in half to fit the pan
Apologies for any OCD readers.
4.) In a small saucepan, melt the butter and then add the sugar. Stir for 3-4 minutes, until bubbly and slightly thickened.
5.)Pour the butter and sugar evenly over the saltines
6.)Bake for 5-6 minutes, until golden brown.
7.) Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips. When the chips eventually melt, use a spatula and smooth the chocolate chips over the saltines.
8.) Sprinkle crushed candycanes all over. Cool completely and enjoy!
Ta-da
rosie the rambler 