CANDY ME UP RECIPES

Steps:

• In a heavy, 2 quart saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, hot water, and salt. Cook and stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil. Then cook to hard ball stage without stirring, 250 degrees F (120 degrees C.) Frequently wipe crystals forming on the sides of the pan, using a pastry brush dipped in water. Remove from heat.
• Just as the syrup is reaching temperature, begin whipping egg whites: In a large glass or stainless steel mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Pour hot syrup in a thin stream over beaten egg whites, beating constantly with the electric mixer at medium speed. Increase speed to high, and continue beating for about 5 minutes. Add vanilla; continue beating until the mixture becomes stiff and begins to lose its gloss. If it is too stiff, add a few drops hot water.
• Immediately drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. For a decorative flair, twirl the top with the spoon when dropping. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place the crackers side by side in a foil-lined jelly-roll pan (I spray the foil with non-stick spray).
• Combine the butter and brown sugar in saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Cook for 3 minutes.
• Pour the mixture over the crackers.
• Bake 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the baked crackers.
• Let stand 5 minutes then spread the melted chocolate over the top.
• Sprinkle with nuts if desired.
• Chill in the refrigerator until set.
• Invert onto a flat surface; remove the foil and break into pieces.
• Store, covered in an airtight container in refrigerator.
• Note: You can skip the chocolate chips- it's still delicious.