Description
Homemade saltine cracker toffee delights sweet and salty palates with its irresistible crunch. Chocolate-drizzled layers of caramelized goodness invite you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 40 saltine crackers (about 1 sleeve)
- 1 cup (225 grams / 8 oz) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, or walnuts)
- sprinkles
- crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, greasing lightly. Arrange saltine crackers in a single, tight layer with edges touching.
- Toffee Creation: Combine butter and brown sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the mixture reaches a rolling boil, maintaining heat for 3 minutes.
- Toffee Application: Pour molten toffee evenly across cracker base, using a spatula to ensure complete and uniform coverage.
- Baking Process: Place sheet in a preheated oven at 350F (175C), allowing toffee to bubble and caramelize for 5 minutes.
- Chocolate Layer: Remove from oven and immediately scatter chocolate chips across hot toffee. Let residual heat melt chocolate for 2-3 minutes, then spread into a smooth, consistent layer.
- Finishing Touch: Sprinkle chopped nuts, crushed candy canes, or decorative sprinkles over the molten chocolate layer.
- Cooling and Setting: Allow confection to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours until fully solidified.
- Serving: Break the hardened toffee into rustic, irregular pieces, creating an artisanal sweet treat ready for enjoyment.
Notes
- Precise Temperature Control: Watch the caramel closely during boiling to prevent burning, aiming for a golden amber color without darkening too quickly.
- Cracker Placement Technique: Arrange crackers tightly without gaps to create a uniform base that supports even toffee distribution and prevents uneven coating.
- Chocolate Melting Strategy: Let residual heat melt chocolate chips naturally for smooth coverage, avoiding direct heat to prevent scorching or separation.
- Dietary Modification Options: Substitute gluten-free crackers for traditional saltines, use dairy-free chocolate chips, and replace nuts with seeds for alternative dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1-2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg