Description
Graham cracker toffee bars showcase a delightful fusion of sweet and buttery flavors from traditional American desserts. Crisp crackers layered with caramel and chocolate create an irresistible treat you cannot resist sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (230 grams / 8 oz) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 12 full sheets graham crackers
- 1 cup (175 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (60 grams) chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, or walnuts; optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a 9×13-inch dish with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal, then create a compact base by arranging graham crackers in a single, tight layer across the entire bottom.
- Toffee Creation: Melt butter in a saucepan, gradually incorporate brown sugar, and stir until a smooth mixture forms. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring continuously for 3-4 minutes until the sauce develops a deep golden color and slightly thickened consistency.
- Flavor Enhancement: Remove from heat and quickly blend in vanilla extract and salt, ensuring a balanced flavor profile. Immediately pour the molten toffee over the graham cracker base, using a spatula to distribute evenly and completely cover the crackers.
- Baking Process: Place the dish in a preheated 350F oven, allowing the toffee to bubble and caramelize for 8-10 minutes. Upon removal, immediately scatter chocolate chips across the hot surface, letting them melt naturally for 2-3 minutes.
- Finishing Touches: Gently spread the melted chocolate into a smooth, uniform layer. Sprinkle chopped nuts over the chocolate, pressing lightly to ensure adherence.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow the bars to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours until completely set. Lift the dessert from the pan using parchment paper edges and slice into individual squares or rectangles for serving.
Notes
- Manage Toffee Consistency: Watch the toffee carefully during boiling to prevent burning, stirring constantly and ensuring it reaches a deep golden color without turning dark brown or bitter.
- Prevent Chocolate Seizing: Let the toffee cool slightly before adding chocolate chips to help them melt smoothly and create an even, glossy chocolate layer without clumping.
- Enhance Flavor Variations: Experiment with different nut types like pecans, almonds, or sea salt sprinkles to customize the toffee bars and add unique flavor dimensions.
- Control Cooling Process: Refrigerate bars completely before cutting to ensure clean, crisp edges and prevent the layers from crumbling during slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg