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Around here we watch quite a bit of Food Network. My son loves science and history (and, of course, food), so he loves watching Good Eats with Alton Brown. My daughter likes to watch Paula Dean and Rachel Ray, especially if they’re cooking chicken.
The other night we were watching the new series “Kid in a Candy Store” and they featured something called Texas Brittle. Texas Brittle? What the heck could that be?
Well, it’s simple. It’s pretzel sticks, corn chips, and pecans covered in milk chocolate.
Um, I’m sorry, but corn chips? Covered in chocolate? Surely that tastes horrible, I thought.
I immediately sent my husband to the store for some corn chips and milk chocolate. I had to know if this stuff really was as good as they made it sound. I needed to know if I could now count corn chips as both a chili topper and a dessert. I just had to have it, is all.
I am happy to say that yes, you really can pour chocolate over just about anything and it will taste good. I’m not sure why I ever doubted that theory to begin with.
Texas Brittle
- pretzel sticks, a few handfuls
- corn chips, a few handfuls
- chopped pecans, a bunch
- milk chocolate, about 4 ounces
Grab a 9×13 cookie sheet and spread the pretzel sticks in a single layer. Top with the corn chips. Melt the chocolate (I used a microwave, but you could also use a double boiler) and drizzle it over the top of the pretzels and corn chips. Sprinkle on the pecans. Place the whole shebang in the freezer until the chocolate has hardened. Break into chunks and enjoy!
melanie says
Can you use mustard flavor pretzels?
Karly says
@melanie,
You can if you like the flavor of mustard with your chocolate.
Eunice says
The 4oz of chocolate is that Chocolate chips?? If not can you use chocolate chips??
Karly says
@Eunice,
Chocolate chips would work fine.
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LaurieS says
Chocolate covered lobster!!!!
This recipe looks awesome can’t wait to try it!
Karli says
To appease those that don’t like pecans, I left out pecans, added honey flavored chex mix (sweet against salty) did chocolate and white chocolate topping. AMAZING! Original was awesome too!!
Amy says
I made these a while back and forgot to tell you. It did not last long, that’s for sure. We were practically licking the cookie sheet. Full post at http://alittlenosh.blogspot.com/2010/08/texas-brittle.html
squirrel says
Is it deep fried? It’s not Texan if it isn’t deep fried.
Angie says
Love this recipe!
AtOneWithHim says
Oh America.. you big fat silly.
Maggie says
What a horrible thing to say! Shame on you!
atonewithhim says
@Maggie, seriously? horrible and shameful? a little overboard but hey you gave me a giggle. have a nice thanksgiving.
Liz (Little Bitty Bakes) says
Oh my gosh! Fritos and chocolate together sound absolutely amazing! This would be perfect for Super Bowl Sunday! 🙂
america says
This is why America is fat
Amanda says
I have to admit, I thought ewww chocolate and Fritos. But I made this and OMG this is so terrific!!! Thank You for sharing this new to me and interestingly wonderful salty and sweet treat!!!
shelly (cookies and cups) says
must stop what i am doing asap and cover fritos with chocolate. thank you for making my night!
Rachel ~ Southern Fairytale says
we’ve been making this for years 😉
try adding some butterscotch chips 😉 You can thank me later
xoox