Description
Saltine Cracker Toffee blends sweet and salty flavors into an irresistible dessert that delights taste buds. Simple ingredients and quick preparation make this treat a go-to snack for home bakers seeking a delicious indulgence you can’t resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (340 grams / 12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (200 grams / 7 oz) brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup (225 grams / 8 oz) unsalted butter
- 40 saltine crackers (about 1 sleeve)
- chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, or walnuts), optional
- sprinkles, optional
- crushed candy canes, optional
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper, lightly greasing the surface to prevent adhesion.
- Cracker Foundation: Arrange saltine crackers in a tight, uniform layer covering the entire sheet without gaps.
- Toffee Creation: In a saucepan, meld butter and brown sugar, bringing the mixture to a vigorous boil while stirring continuously for three minutes until achieving a deep amber hue.
- Toffee Application: Pour the molten toffee over crackers, using a spatula to ensure complete and even distribution across the entire surface.
- Baking Process: Slide the sheet into a preheated 350F (175C) oven, baking for five minutes until the toffee becomes effervescent and glossy.
- Chocolate Layer: Sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot toffee, allowing them to melt naturally from residual heat for two to three minutes.
- Finishing Touches: Spread the melted chocolate into a smooth layer, optionally garnishing with chopped nuts, crushed candy, or decorative sprinkles.
- Setting: Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for one to two hours until completely solidified.
- Serving: Break the toffee into rustic, irregular pieces, ready to be enjoyed.
Notes
- Cracker Placement Precision: Arrange saltine crackers tightly without gaps to create a solid base for even toffee distribution, preventing uneven coating or exposed areas.
- Temperature Control Mastery: Watch caramel carefully during boiling to avoid burning; the three-minute window is critical for achieving perfect amber color without scorching.
- Chocolate Melting Technique: Let residual heat from toffee naturally melt chocolate chips, preventing burning and ensuring smooth, glossy chocolate coverage with minimal effort.
- Customization Flexibility: Experiment with different chocolate types (dark, milk, white) or alternative toppings like sea salt, crushed peppermint, or coconut to personalize the recipe and cater to various taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 251
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg