Breton Brittle Recipes

BRETON BRITTLE

Steps:

• Completely line 13x9-inch (3.5L) baking pan with foil.
• Arrange a single layer of crackers over bottom of pan.
• Arrange a second layer of crackers to cover spaces between crackers in first layer. (It will be necessary to break some crackers in half so that the entire bottom of pan is covered.)
• In medium saucepan combine sugar and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.
• Remove from heat; pour evenly over crackers in pan.
• Bake in 400F (200C) oven 5 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with chocolate chips.
• When chips are soft, spread over top.
• Sprinkle with nuts.
• Chill until chocolate is set.
• Break into pieces to serve.
• Store in refrigerator.

BROWNIE BRITTLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl beat together the brownie mix with the melted butter, egg white and 1/3 cup water until well combined. Use a rubber spatula to fold in the chocolate chunks and crushed candies.
• Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet and use an offset spatula to spread into an even 1/4-inch-thick layer. Scatter over the pretzel twists and gently press into the top. Sprinkle with the sea salt.
• Bake until crisp looking and mostly dry, 30 to 40 minutes. Then turn off the oven and leave the brittle inside until completely cool and dry. Break apart and serve.

CRACKER COOKIE BRITTLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
• Place the crackers on the foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer, so they overlap like shingles. Melt the butter with brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil, and boil for 3 minutes. Pour the butter mixture evenly over the crackers.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; remove from oven, and sprinkle crackers with chocolate chips.
• Let stand about 2 minutes, until the chips are melted, and spread them over the crackers with a spreader or kitchen knife. Sprinkle with nuts, if desired. Allow to cool completely, about 1 hour; break into chunks, and store in airtight sealed container.