Saltine Cookies

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, covering the entire surface.

Combine butter and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil.

Pour the hot butter-sugar mixture evenly over the saltine crackers, using a spatula to spread it to cover all crackers.

Bake in preheated oven until the mixture is golden brown and bubbling at the edges.

Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the hot crackers, allowing them to soften for about 1 minute.

Spread the melted chocolate chips evenly over the crackers using an offset spatula or back of a spoon, then sprinkle chopped pecans over the chocolate if desired.

Let cool completely on the baking sheet at room temperature until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes, then break into pieces and serve.