Saltine Toffee Crunch with Chocolate and Nuts Recipe
This Saltine Toffee recipe combines crispy saltine crackers with a buttery brown sugar toffee base, topped with melted semi-sweet chocolate chips and a sprinkling of nuts or salt for the perfect sweet and salty treat. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, these crackers are baked to bubbly perfection before being softened with chocolate and finished with your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 48 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 48 saltine crackers
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
Topping
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Salt, crushed pecans, almonds, or sprinkles (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a large 11″x17″ pan with aluminum foil for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Toffee Mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the salted butter and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, ensuring it bubbles vigorously, and then allow it to boil for 3 full minutes without stirring. This step is crucial for developing the toffee flavor and texture.
- Arrange Crackers: While the toffee mixture is heating, arrange the saltine crackers in a single, even layer on the foil-lined pan to form the base layer.
- Pour Toffee Over Crackers: Carefully pour the hot toffee mixture over the crackers, spreading it out evenly to cover all of them. Be cautious as the mixture will be extremely hot.
- Bake: Place the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 4-5 minutes, until the toffee mixture is bubbly and actively boiling.
- Rest and Add Chocolate: Turn off the oven and remove the pan. Let it rest for 1 minute. Then sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee to allow the chocolate to soften and melt over about 4-5 minutes.
- Spread Chocolate: Once softened, spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee layer for a smooth topping.
- Add Garnish: Sprinkle your choice of salt, crushed pecans, almonds, or decorative sprinkles over the chocolate layer to add texture and enhance flavor.
- Cool and Set: Allow the toffee to cool at room temperature for about 25 minutes to set properly. For best results, refrigerate or freeze until completely cooled and hardened.
- Serve: Once fully cooled, break or cut the toffee into pieces and enjoy. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Ensure the toffee mixture reaches a full rolling boil before starting the 3-minute timer for optimal texture.
- Handle the hot toffee mixture with care as it can cause burns.
- If you only have unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt to compensate.
- Both light and dark brown sugar can be used depending on your flavor preference.
- Use a high-quality brand of semi-sweet chocolate chips to ensure proper melting and flavor.
- Store finished toffee in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 2 weeks; freeze for longer storage up to 3 months.
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