INGREDIENTS
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32 (about 100 grams) saltine-style crackers
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1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, cut into a few large pieces
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1/2 cup (95 grams) packed light or dark brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/3 cups (8 ounces) dark chocolate (semi- or bittersweet) chips or the equivalent amount of chopped chocolate
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2/3 cup toasted, chopped almonds or a nut of your choice (optional)
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Sea salt for sprinkling
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1 1/2 to 2 cups ice cream, any flavor (we used vanilla)