Peppermint Mock Toffee

I popped into my friend Sarah's house yesterday, and before I left, she gave me a baggy full of this holiday yumminess. This would make a great culinary gift for anyone on your Christmas shopping list...or just make a private stash for yourself!

2 sticks butter

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup white sugar

1/2 box graham crackers (approximately)

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup crushed peppermint candy

Preheat over to 350 degrees. Line a 10x15 jelly-roll pan with non-stick foil. Arrange whole graham crackers in a single layer to fit the bottom of the pan.

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add brown and white sugars. Stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and let the mixture gently bubble for 4 minutes. Remove from heat.

Pour mixture evenly over the graham cracker layer. Spread to cover. Put in oven and bake for 10 minutes. When finished baking, remove from oven and let rest until bubbling subsides. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the top. Wait about 2 minutes for chocolate to melt, then spread evenly over the top. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy.

Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 2 hours. Peel foil from the back of the candy and break into uneven pieces. Makes about 1 pound of candy.