cracker jill bars
My personal spin on Cracker Jacks. I make these for ball games and tailgates. Many people enjoy my version and have named it the Cracker Jill.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
If you love sweet and salty, you'll love these popcorn bars. The mix of caramel with kettle corn, chocolate, and sea salt is a wonderful combination. They're sticky, chewy, a little crunchy, and very rich.
prep time
1 Hr 10 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
24 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 8 cups popped kettle corn
- 8 ounces chocolate covered toffee pieces
- 1 cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped
- 2/3 cup light-colored corn syrup
- 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
- 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
How To Make cracker jill bars
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Step 1Line an 11x7x2-inch or a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper, extending it over the edges of a pan; set aside.
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Step 2In a very large bowl add kettle corn, toffee pieces, and pecans; set aside.
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Step 3Toss together.
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Step 4In a small saucepan, combine corn syrup, condensed milk, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and butter.
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Step 5Bring mixture to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and boil gently for 5 to 6 minutes or until the caramel sauce has turned light golden brown; stir frequently.
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Step 6Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
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Step 7Pour caramel sauce over kettle corn mixture.
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Step 8Stir with a wooden spoon until the kettle corn mixture is completely coated.
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Step 9Turn mixture into prepared pan, pressing firmly into pan using the back of the wooden spoon or a large piece of waxed paper.
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Step 10Place chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cook on 50% (medium) power for a total of 2 to 3 minutes or until chocolate is just melted; stir twice.
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Step 11Pour melted chocolate over the kettle corn mixture.
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Step 12Spread melted chocolate.
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Step 13Drizzle caramel topping over chocolate.
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Step 14Sprinkle with sea salt.
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Step 15Place in the refrigerator for 45 to 60 minutes to allow chocolate to set.
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Step 16Use foil or parchment paper to lift from the pan. Cut into bars. To make cutting easier, wipe the blade of a knife with wet paper towels frequently.
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Category:
Cookies
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#bar
Keyword:
#caramel
Keyword:
#pecans
Keyword:
#toffee
Keyword:
#chocolate
Keyword:
#kettle corn
Keyword:
#crack jack
Collection:
The Great Tailgate!
Collection:
Halloween Treats
Ingredient:
Rice/Grains
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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