24 sq. saltine crackers with unsalted tops
1 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chocolate chips (6 oz.)

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9 inch pan with butter. Arrange saltines right side up in a single layer in bottom of pan. Melt butter and sugar in medium size pan over medium heat. Boil 3 minutes, stirring once or twice. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.

Pour over crackers; spread evenly. Bake 5 minutes; if crackers shift, rearrange them with a fork. Cool 10 minutes or until top is set. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and let stand 5 minutes. Then spread evenly over top. Cool completely. Cut into 1 x 2 inch bars. Store covered in refrigerator. Makes 24.