Office Popularity Cookies
3.2 from 20 votes
Whether enjoyed as a snack or served at gatherings, these popularity cookies were sure to bring smiles to everyone’s faces. I made a mental note to bring them to my next social gathering, knowing they would make me popular once again.
Ingredients
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35 soda crackers
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1 cup butter
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1 cup packed light brown sugar
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1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
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1 cup milk chocolate chips
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1 cup blanched slivered almonds
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Cover a sided cookie sheet with aluminum foil and line crackers on the foil.
- Combine butter and brown sugar in a saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes. Pour over crackers completely.
- Bake for 5-6 minutes, watching carefully. Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and set it on the oven door or a heat-safe surface. Immediately sprinkle both kinds of chocolate chips evenly over the hot crackers. When the chocolate softens, spread it gently with the back of a spoon or an offset spatula to coat the crackers. Finish by sprinkling the slivered almonds over the melted chocolate. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours until the chocolate sets, then break into cookie-size pieces. These keep and freeze well.
I gathered the ingredients and set up a work area for assembly. The method is simple: arrange the soda crackers in a single layer on a foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet, make a caramel-like butter and brown sugar mixture, and pour it evenly over the crackers so each piece is coated.
While the tray bakes, the kitchen fills with a buttery, sweet aroma. After a brief bake, sprinkle both semisweet and milk chocolate chips across the hot crackers so they melt, then spread the softened chocolate into an even layer. A scattering of blanched slivered almonds adds a nutty crunch and a pleasing finish.
Once chilled until the chocolate is set—ideally for several hours or overnight—break the slab into individual pieces. The result is a delicious contrast of salty crackers, sweet caramelized sugar, smooth chocolate, and crisp almonds. These cookies travel well, freeze nicely, and are always a hit at gatherings and office potlucks.