Description
Saltine cracker toffee delivers an irresistible sweet-salty symphony of caramel and chocolate that elevates simple crackers into a luxurious dessert. Crisp crackers layered with buttery toffee and rich chocolate create an addictive treat you cannot resist savoring.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 40 saltine crackers (about 1 sleeve)
- 1 cup (225 grams / 8 ounces) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Optional Toppings:
- chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, or walnuts)
- sprinkles
- crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Meticulously line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, ensuring complete coverage and light greasing. Strategically arrange saltine crackers in a compact, single layer with edges touching.
- In a medium saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar over medium heat. Continuously stir the mixture until it reaches a rolling boil, maintaining the heat for precisely 3 minutes without interrupting the stirring process.
- Pour the molten toffee evenly across the cracker base, using a spatula to distribute the mixture uniformly and guarantee complete cracker coverage.
- Transfer the prepared sheet to a preheated oven at 350F (175C), allowing the toffee to bubble and caramelize for approximately 5 minutes.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, generously scatter chocolate chips across the hot toffee surface. Allow the residual heat to gently melt the chocolate for 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully spread the melted chocolate into a smooth, consistent layer using a clean spatula, ensuring complete coverage of the toffee base.
- For enhanced texture and flavor, sprinkle chopped nuts, crushed candy canes, or decorative sprinkles over the molten chocolate layer.
- Allow the confection to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours until fully solidified.
- Once hardened, gently separate the toffee into rustic, irregular pieces, creating an artisanal sweet treat ready for serving.
Notes
- Choose high-quality butter and chocolate for richer, more decadent flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Maintain constant stirring during toffee preparation to prevent burning and ensure smooth, consistent texture.
- Use unsalted crackers to control salt levels and prevent overly salty results, especially when adding extra toppings.
- Create gluten-free versions by substituting saltine crackers with gluten-free alternatives like rice crackers or gluten-free graham crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1-2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg