Description
Crunchy saltine toffee with a buttery brown sugar layer and a melted chocolate topping, made with just four ingredients and easy to customize with holiday toppings.
Ingredients
About 40 saltine crackers (one sleeve)
1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Optional toppings: chopped pecans, sprinkles, or crushed candy canes
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, then with parchment paper.
2. Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer, edges touching, to cover the baking sheet.
3. Melt the butter and brown sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until combined. Bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Pour the toffee evenly over the crackers and spread it into an even layer.
5. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes, until the toffee is bubbling all over.
6. Remove from the oven and immediately scatter the chocolate chips over the hot toffee. Let them sit for 2 to 3 minutes to soften.
7. Spread the melted chocolate into an even layer and add any toppings.
8. Let the candy cool, then refrigerate until the chocolate is firm. Break into pieces.
Notes
Watch the toffee closely as it boils. Boil for 3 minutes, no longer, so it does not burn.
Quantities follow the widely used saltine toffee formula; bake time and toffee time follow the published recipes. Test the first batch.
Nutrition is an approximate estimate per piece (24 pieces), calculated from standard ingredient values and without optional toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg