{"id":612,"date":"2008-11-29T15:19:24","date_gmt":"2008-11-29T15:19:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.com\/blog\/?p=612"},"modified":"2008-11-29T15:19:24","modified_gmt":"2008-11-29T15:19:24","slug":"homemade-heath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/2008\/11\/homemade-heath\/","title":{"rendered":"homemade heath bars &#8211; always a hit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;ve posted about these scrumptious treats before, but I thought I would share how to make them again because no matter where I go, these get rave reviews and they&#8217;re so simple to make&#8230; definitely an easy addition to your Christmas cookie spread. <a href=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/2008\/11\/29\/heath7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-full\" title=\"Heath7\" alt=\"Heath7\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/2008\/11\/29\/heath7.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you need to get started:<\/p>\n<p>35 saltines (approx 1 sleeve)<\/p>\n<p>1 cup butter (<em>not <\/em>margarine)<\/p>\n<p>1 cup packed light brown sugar<\/p>\n<p>4 regular sized Hershey bars<\/p>\n<p>Preheat oven to 400*<\/p>\n<p>Line a 10&#215;15 jelly pan (cookie sheet with edges) with foil.&nbsp; Spray with a non-stick cooking spray.&nbsp; Place saltines salty side up.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/2008\/11\/29\/heath6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-full\" title=\"Heath6\" alt=\"Heath6\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/2008\/11\/29\/heath6.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Melt butter &amp; brown sugar over high heat. Stir constantly until it comes to a boil. This takes approx 2-3 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/2008\/11\/29\/heath5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-full\" title=\"Heath5\" alt=\"Heath5\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/2008\/11\/29\/heath5.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pour mixture over crackers so they are all covered.<a href=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/2008\/11\/29\/heath4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-full\" title=\"Heath4\" alt=\"Heath4\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/2008\/11\/29\/heath4.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Bake in oven 4-6 minutes. The brown sugar &amp; butter mixture will get bubbly.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/2008\/11\/29\/heath3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-full\" title=\"Heath3\" alt=\"Heath3\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/2008\/11\/29\/heath3.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Break up the Hershey bars and place on the crackers.&nbsp; The heat of the pan should melt the chocolate quickly so you can spread it with a spatula.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/2008\/11\/29\/heath2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-full\" title=\"Heath2\" alt=\"Heath2\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/2008\/11\/29\/heath2.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>After you spread the chocolate, you can let it set until it firms up, but I usually throw the whole pan in the freezer for about 15-30 minutes and they&#8217;re ready to break for eating.<a href=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/2008\/11\/29\/heath1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-full\" title=\"Heath1\" alt=\"Heath1\" src=\"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.typepad.com\/photos\/uncategorized\/2008\/11\/29\/heath1.jpg\" border=\"0\" style=\"FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Break apart in edible sizes and enjoy!&nbsp; <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Warning, these are very easy to consume in large amounts.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #663300;\">Like to try new sweet treats in the kitchen?&nbsp; We love finding scruptious recipes. 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