"stale saltines" news and stories

In a flurry of childhood memories last year, I picked up a big box of saltines, jonesing for that salty taste of my youth. Unfortunately, I bought a cheap brand and they tasted like crap. They sat in my cupboard, got stale, and finally, I was determined to make use of them. Half got crumbled into crumbs, and the other half met a sugary fate I found online: saltine candy. I saw this simple recipe everywhere, and quickly became determined to try it.

The result: I baked up a crunchy, tasty candy treat. This is the type of thing you make for company, or if you live with a lot of other people, because it's way too easy to eat too much of it yourself. It's devilish sugary goodness, and so very easy and quick to make. Check out the recipe after the jump.