Saltine Toffee Crunch with Chocolate and Nuts Recipe
This Saltine Toffee recipe combines the salty crunch of saltine crackers with a rich buttery brown sugar toffee and luscious melted chocolate chips, creating a perfect sweet and salty treat. Easy to make and ideal for sharing, this candy bar is a wonderful homemade dessert or snack that requires minimal ingredients and simple preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 48 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 48 saltine crackers
Toffee Mixture
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
Topping
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Salt, crushed pecans, almonds or sprinkles (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a large 11″x17″ pan with foil for easy cleanup.
- Arrange Crackers: Lay the 48 saltine crackers in a single layer on the foil-lined pan, covering the entire surface.
- Make Toffee Mixture: Combine 1 cup of salted butter and 1 cup of brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a full rolling boil, then let it boil for 3 minutes without stirring to develop the toffee flavor and texture.
- Pour Toffee Over Crackers: Carefully pour the hot toffee mixture over the saltine crackers, spreading evenly to coat all crackers.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 4-5 minutes or until the toffee mixture is bubbly. After baking, turn the oven off.
- Rest: Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to rest for 1 minute to settle.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee layer. Let sit for 4-5 minutes until chocolate softens.
- Spread Chocolate: Using a spatula, spread the softened chocolate into an even layer over the toffee and crackers.
- Top and Cool: Sprinkle salt, crushed pecans, almonds, or sprinkles over the chocolate while still warm.
- Chill: Cool at room temperature for about 25 minutes, then refrigerate or freeze to cool completely and set the toffee.
- Serve: Once fully cooled and hardened, break or cut into pieces and serve.
Notes
- Ensure the toffee mixture reaches a full rolling boil before starting the 3-minute timer to achieve the correct texture.
- Handle the hot toffee mixture with care as it can cause burns when pouring.
- If using unsalted butter instead of salted butter, add a pinch of salt to the toffee mixture for balanced flavor.
- Both light and dark brown sugar can be used depending on your preferred flavor depth.
- Use high-quality national brand chocolate chips as some store or bargain brands may not melt properly or evenly.
- Store finished Saltine Toffee in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- This toffee can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw before serving.
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