Recipe developer Katie Rosenhouse tells us, "These hard candies are so simple ... set aside. Using a candy thermometer when making homemade candies is the most reliable way to ensure your sugar ...

sleeve club-style crackers (from a 13.7-oz. box, about 38 crackers), plus more as needed 3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) salted butter packed light brown sugar vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract Pinch of ...