Savory & Sweet Eats
(Family Features) For many, the best moments involve precious times spent with those they cherish the most. When this special family bonding happens in the kitchen, its easy to create memories to last a lifetime.
When youre in the mood to try out new recipes, look for those that bring the whole family together. Add crunchy texture and sweetness to a classic casserole or a decadent sundae with a special treat, such as new Cracker Jack Chocolate & Caramel Popcorn snacks. Youll serve up some smiles and new family memories while creating these recipes, which feature this scrumptious, caramel-coated favorite.For more sweet and savory fun, visit www.facebook.com/crackerjack.Classic AdditionsFor more than a century, families have loved the delicious flavors of Cracker Jack snacks. This celebrated classic also makes the perfect topping for a variety of your favorite snacks. Add some all-American fun to any of these treats for extra crunch and flavor:Recipe: Sweet Potato Casserole with Bacon Streusel, Marshmallows & Caramel Cracker Jack® Topping
Ingredients:
Recipe: Cracker Jack® Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ingredients:
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup molasses
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 3 cups Cracker Jack Original Caramel Coated Popcorn and Peanuts snacks
- 1/2 gallon vanilla, cinnamon, maple, or caramel swirl ice cream, softened
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. In mixing bowl, whisk together flour, pie spice, baking soda and salt. In large mixing bowl, cream together brown sugar, butter and shortening until light and fluffy. Add egg, beat until incorporated, then blend in molasses and buttermilk. Mix dry ingredients into butter mixture. Fold in Cracker Jack snacks. Scoop about 3 tablespoons of dough for each cookie onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake until cookies are set, 10 to 12 minutes. Do not over bake. Cool cookies on baking sheet for few minutes, then transfer to rack to cool completely. Assemble sandwiches by scooping about 1/4 cup ice cream onto bottom of cookie. Top with second cookie, sandwiching gently so ice cream spreads to edges. Serve immediately or wrap in plastic and freeze until firm.
15 sandwiches
Recipe: Chocolate Cracker Jack® Tin Roof Sundae
Ingredients:
- Sauce:
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sundae:
- 1/2 gallon fudge-ripple, vanilla or chocolate ice cream
- 1 cup chocolate-covered peanuts
- 1 bag (4 ounces) Cracker Jack Chocolate & Caramel Popcorn
Preparation:
- To make sauce, combine evaporated milk, sugar, corn syrup and salt in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Simmer until thickened, 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent scorching. Remove sauce from heat. Whisk in peanut butter, butter and vanilla until smooth. Let cool for 30 minutes before assembling sundaes. In individual serving glasses, layer ice cream, chocolate-covered peanuts, Cracker Jack snacks and peanut butter sauce in two or three layers. Serve immediately.