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They are kind of like a Twix candy bar, with the buttery cracker, caramel and chocolate topping.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-08-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurplePizza"},"reviewBody":"These are so delicious! I brought them to a women's function and one lady told me they were the best bars she's ever had! I would stir frequently though while making the caramel instead of \"occasionally\" so it doesn't stick.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-08-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenPizza"},"reviewBody":"I made these bars with Graham Crackers instead of club crackers, and sprinkled chopped walnuts on top of chocolate.Excellent bars.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-08-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleCoathanger"},"reviewBody":"These are delicious! I had a little room left in the pan after making my layers of crackers, and I just broke crackers into thirds to fit into the available space. I will make these again and again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-08-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Green8Ball"},"reviewBody":"I have used a 9x13\" pan and made 2 layers instead of 3. When I remove from oven I sprinkle 1 cup choc chips and 1 cup butterscotch chips and chopped walnuts. Then stick back in oven for 1-2 minutes. YUM_YUM","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-08-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeButton"},"reviewBody":"I haven't made them yet ... I am confused by a reviewer's comment about removing them from the oven ... oven???? I don't see that part in the recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenFlame"},"reviewBody":"Very good.  Loved them!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanSnow"},"reviewBody":"This was the biggest hit at a family reunion that I went to this weekend.  The kids called them Twix Bars.  I would definitely make them again!  Be sure to generously butter the bottom of the tin foil before layering.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-08-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanTree"},"reviewBody":"Wonderful and easy.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-05-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanAnchor"},"reviewBody":"they are wonderful and I put them in the oven at lowest temperature so the chocolate chips melt in order to smooth them out easier.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-05-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleSnow"},"reviewBody":"I made these for a bake sale and they were a big hit!  very yummy","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeButterfly"},"reviewBody":"Delicious and easy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBox"},"reviewBody":"Didn't care for these , will not be making again, but thanks for the recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleCloud"},"reviewBody":"These are excellent!! 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They are kind of like a Twix candy bar, with the buttery cracker, caramel and chocolate topping.","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"10\/31\/2019 22:02","GUID":"4A9376AE4B01475DBFAE0C3402D1CE8F","MemberId":931784,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"tkuehl","SubmittedDate":"10\/31\/2019 22:02"},{"Comment":"<p>Made these for my Christmas cookie plate and got a recipe request<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"12\/28\/2015 17:15","GUID":"b75fb61ada47436c8ca1bb321e54325c","MemberId":4249986,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"keely27","SubmittedDate":"12\/28\/2015 17:15"},{"Comment":"<p>Not sure what happened but my filling is not firm cannot cut it need suggestions<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"11\/22\/2015 16:44","GUID":"f5de03761d28430caac7f68fffaad242","MemberId":8631442,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"gonzo623","SubmittedDate":"11\/22\/2015 16:44"},{"Comment":"<p>Didn't care for these , will not be making again, but thanks for the recipe!<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"03\/22\/2015 11:58","GUID":"f3ef9f12cfbf48f48f6d23d53a36da6a","MemberId":5560294,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"sd20","SubmittedDate":"03\/22\/2015 11:58"},{"Comment":"<p>Delicious and easy!<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"","GUID":"47e9041eb877472ba34e8c26df76fada","MemberId":6113602,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"pbrain2006","SubmittedDate":"12\/30\/2013 19:17"},{"Comment":"<p>I made these for a bake sale and they were a big hit!  very yummy<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"05\/14\/2013 18:35","GUID":"1ffa7cb2f21e4ddfa3a4cc94a17b86ed","MemberId":1902826,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jpruittcdp","SubmittedDate":"05\/14\/2013 18:35"},{"Comment":"<p>they are wonderful and I put them in the oven at lowest temperature so the chocolate chips melt in order to smooth them out easier.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"11\/23\/2015 09:36","GUID":"27c542a325e64172816b249104b07cd6","MemberId":5570073,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"muggsysmom","SubmittedDate":"05\/06\/2013 14:49"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"03\/04\/2013 00:33","GUID":"D8550705DF494BABA7A83A9FBE9377A8","MemberId":2850726,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"brodie123","SubmittedDate":"03\/04\/2013 00:33"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"12\/11\/2012 08:46","GUID":"6d1e5ceeccd74fb4aea47510df055ec0","MemberId":6301526,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"peepster528","SubmittedDate":"12\/11\/2012 08:46"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"10\/25\/2012 18:10","GUID":"47a22cf1425b4cc48d20e7d18f40d0d5","MemberId":1031484,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"hatfie3@attglobal.net","SubmittedDate":"10\/25\/2012 18:10"},{"Comment":"<p>Wonderful and easy.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"08\/24\/2012 09:58","GUID":"833C1255D49B436D87C2017DB52A0510","MemberId":250004,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"NancyHanks","SubmittedDate":"08\/24\/2012 09:58"},{"Comment":"<p>I made these bars with Graham Crackers instead of club crackers, and sprinkled chopped walnuts on top of chocolate.<\/p><p>Excellent bars.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"11\/23\/2015 09:37","GUID":"0515555375784798B30A85E9D9E71A04","MemberId":1100354,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"KarenGB","SubmittedDate":"08\/20\/2012 17:18"},{"Comment":"<p>These are so delicious! 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