I still like simple. There are just too many things demanding my time and attention right now. I am finding ways to cut back, simplify, slow down (not really) and prioritize. Of course the holidays cause a ridiculous amount of added stress and pressure to an already over stuffed life. Refusing to participate crossed my mind. No tree, no lights, no gift wrapping, no big dinner, just peace and quiet on earth. Then I realized my family would either disown me or medicate me. And of course the guilt starts talking, "If I were the woman/wife/mom I should be I would have the house decorated, the eggnog warming and the music playing ready for holiday visitors." Hopefully I am landing somewhere in the middle. Yes to the tree and the lights, easy on the gift buying, a little bit of sewing, a lot of Christmas music and of course some candy making. Here is my quick and easy solution to Chocolate Toffee. And it is good!
Chocolate Toffee:
Line a cookie sheet with foil and spray heavy with PAM.
Bring to boil 1/2 cup butter (one stick) and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar.
stir and boil for 2 minutes. Pour over the crackers.
Place in 350' oven for 3 1/2 minutes until brown and bubbly.
Take out and sprinkle with chocolate chips, (put back in the oven for just a minute to soften the chips.)
Smooth out the chocolate, sprinkle with chopped pecans, push them down into the chocolate.
Let cool completely and break into pieces. The whole thing taks about 10 minutes, plus the cooling time of course.
You can use white chocolate and pepermint peices on top for that holiday look. Great for cookie exchange or office party. I don't even need to go to the store because I usually I have this stuff sitting in the kitchen.
No fuss, no stress. Simple :-)
