I’m not really known for making healthy food choices.
I mean, I pretty much live off of Pop Tarts.
And in case you didn’t know, people whose diet consists of stuff like Little Debbies and Hot Tamales get hungry very frequently.
Like, about every 3 hours.
This isn’t really a problem if I’m at home, kickin’ it housewife style. But if I’m out running errands or on vacation, it can get annoying, because I don’t exactly carry a plethora of snacks around in my bag. If I did, the kids would have scavenged them already. Kids can sense purse snacks the way dogs instinctively know when you’re thinking about cooking bacon.
So, what usually happens is that after a few hours without a sugar fix, I finally get cranky and ask my husband to stop somewhere for an ICEE or a candy bar. At this point, my husband decides to be all sensible and remembering-ey and responds with something like “we just had lunch an hour and a half ago, did you not get enough to eat?”
Now I’m not only in need of a snack, but I’m also getting defensive. So I respond, “well, it’s not really that I’m hungry, my body is just telling me I need sugar. It’s not MY fault… I think I have a gland problem. Plus, I’m like, borderline diabetic. I went on Web MD one time, and it pretty much looks like I have low blood sugar.”
And that’s the part of the conversation where he says,”well, you need to make an appointment and get that checked out by a doctor”.
Which, we all know, is him calling my bluff and disguising it with concern.
So I say, “okaaaay….fine…. but for now lets just stop at the store so I can get some Mike and Ike’s or something. Or I might get sick. Seriously, I’m feeling faint”.
Word to the wise: “feeling faint” will usually work. No one wants to be responsible for an unconscious person.
And no, I haven’t made the doctor appointment. I don’t need to pay $65 to be told that my only problem is that I have the appetite of a 5 year old child.
So here’s a treat that only a true junk food lover could love: potato chips brushed with melted caramel, dipped in chocolate, and sprinkled with Heath toffee pieces. Not only does this combination totally work, but you also get your vegetables in. I’m thinking lunch…??
Adapted from: The Rocky Mountain Sweet Shoppe Cookbook
INGREDIENTS
12 oz milk chocolate (I used candy melts)
12 oz bag rippled potato chips
14 oz bag of caramels, unwrapped
3 tablespoons half and half
Bag of Heath Bar Bits ‘O Brickle
Line baking sheets with wax or parchment paper and set aside. Put caramels and half and half in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for about 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir until melted and creamy.
Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the melted caramel halfway down both sides of the potato chips. Be sure to brush only a light coat, or the chips will get too soggy. Place on lined baking sheets to set for about 30 minutes.
Melt the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and dip the caramel coated chips about a third of the way, allowing the excess to drip off. Sprinkle the Heath Bar bits on the melted chocolate and place back on the wax paper to set for about 2 hours.
Everyone deserves candy-coated potato chips at least once in their lives.
Except for Mel Gibson.
But, whatever.
Happy Thursday!!
**I’m linking these up over at Tidy Mom’s I’m Lovin’ It Friday. Head on over and check out all the cool links and add one of your own!!
I love this! They sound so good and I'm adding them on my 'to try asap' list!
I found myself here, via your comment on someone else's blog … Your blog is just great! You have a new follower!
By the way … I also am a "cookbook queen"! (I'm almost embarrassed by how many cookbooks I have!) =)
Gasp, you know how I feel about caramel and toffee. I can't believe you held out on me!!!!
You did NOT just post this for this PMSing mom!! As for Mel Gibson, has he wigged out or what??
This sounds fantastic!
omg,yum!
Yummmmy, salt and sweet, love it! Will need to try making these very soon.
~Makalani
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please, please, PLEASE don't ever leave Blogland. We really need more women like you out there!!! Thank you.
Oh. My. Gosh. Well ridges potato chips are pretty much the best salty snack food there is…and now you're dipping them in chocolate and caramel?! We are soooo in love.
Sweet heaven on earth…I need these!
haha love the reference to mel gibson!
Yum! A snack paradise.
I am going to make these chips for my daughter's birthday party!
I'm so happy that I'm not the only one who pulls the "I think I have low blood sugar" trick. :) And yes, "feeling faint" does work every time!
Now I want Ruffles and it's not even 9am.
These should be illegal!
Oh god, only in America.
Oh good golly…this is GENIUS!! What a cool idea!!
I met a woman recently who told me her secret indulgence is a potato chip topped by a perfect sized square of chocolate. I can see the appeal. Salty plus sweet plus rich. Who wouldn't love that? And yours is even more over-the-top wonderful.
My husband calls me Dr. Jekyll when I'm hungry. I turn into a monster. These look delicious. I love sweet and salty combos.
These look so good, I love sweet and salty combos!
Ohmygoodness…this is so funny I think I peed on my self a little bit!!! Now I gotta go out and buy some potato chips to try this out. I must be CRAZY.
BTW…a just posted a link to this page from my facebook foodie page. Hope that's OK.http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Polly-Julie-and-Julia/135704185757?ref=ts
I think all Mel Gibson deserves is a MUTE button!!! These look amazingly sinful, a must have. :-)
that is awesome. It is OK to be unhealthy once in a while :P
You're so funny! These look addictive!!!
You would fit RIGHT in at our house! lol
This sounds incredible!! adding it to must "must make or die" list! lol
Thanks for linking up too!!?
You're trying to kill me.
I have the same problem :D
So much for my diet! Now I won't be happy until I try these. Thanks for the recipe! I'm visiting with tidymom, love to have you visit me too!
Your post made me laugh out loud…and that's a good thing. From one sugar addict to another…Dina
Oh, what a funny post! And the chips looks totally amazing!
OMG – all of my favorite things all wrapped up onto a chip. What could be beter!!!
What a neat idea!!! I love sweet n salty combos!
I was thinking of making these for a dinner party coming up this week. I figured I really should try out a few before just to make sure they are as yummy as they sound and look. OH YEA a winner for sure!
What kind of brush did you use? I just tried using a silicone brush and ended up with thick coats of caramel. It was either that or very little caramel on the chip. =o( Also, should I be keeping the caramel warm over a double boiler while brushing it on the chip?
Sweet and salty..the perfect junk food! Thanks for a brilliant recipe! Coming here from Todays Creative Blog…and we appreciate your hard work!
I have no idea how I missed this post. It is so dangerous.
Thank goodness I don’t have any caramel or fudge sauce left, because this would be dinner tonight!
How far in advance are you able to make these before they turn soggy or soft? I have an after party event that I must host and I want to make these in advance. Will they keep a couple of days so I am not doing this last minute? Any help is appreciated