Saltine Cracker Toffee Recipe
Saltine Cracker Toffee is a delightful and easy-to-make sweet treat that combines crispy saltine crackers topped with a buttery brown sugar toffee layer, melted chocolate, and optional crunchy nuts. Perfect for gifting or snacking, this recipe creates a perfect balance of salty and sweet flavors with a satisfying crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 40 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 sleeve Saltine crackers (about 40 crackers)
Toffee Mixture
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks) (Use quality butter for best flavor.)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
Topping
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate) (Choose your preferred type of chocolate.)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) (Recommended for added crunch.)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper to ensure easy clean-up afterwards.
- Arrange Crackers: Lay the Saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, covering the entire surface evenly without overlapping.
- Make Toffee Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and brown sugar together. Stir continuously until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
- Boil Toffee: Allow the mixture to boil without stirring for about 3 minutes until it thickens slightly and becomes syrupy.
- Pour Toffee Over Crackers: Remove the saucepan from heat. Carefully pour the hot toffee evenly over the layer of Saltine crackers, ensuring all crackers are coated.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until the toffee is bubbly and has set.
- Add Chocolate: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee. Let them sit for a couple of minutes to soften.
- Spread Chocolate: Use a spatula to spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee layer.
- Add Nuts (Optional): Sprinkle chopped nuts over the melted chocolate and press them gently to embed into the chocolate while it is still soft.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the toffee to cool completely at room temperature until fully hardened. Once cooled, break into pieces and serve.
Notes
- Use quality unsalted butter for the best flavor and texture in the toffee.
- You can choose either semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips depending on your preference for sweetness.
- Chopped nuts are optional but highly recommended for added crunch and flavor.
- Make sure to line your baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- Store leftover toffee in an airtight container at room temperature to keep it fresh.
- Be cautious when pouring the hot toffee mixture as it is very hot and can cause burns.
Keywords: Saltine Cracker Toffee, Toffee Recipe, Holiday Treats, Easy Desserts, Sweet and Salty Snack
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