Saltine Toffee is brilliant in its simplicity and for what it achieves as a dessert! You can’t beat rich, buttery toffee, sweet chocolate, and crunchy nuts piled high on saltine crackers. The crackers not only offer another layer of crunch to an already fabulously crunchy treat, they also help balance the sweetness with a hit of saltiness. It’s genius! Saltine Toffee is the type of homemade candy that will have you wondering why anyone still buys candy bars from the store!
Ingredients
For the toffee:
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 48 saltine crackers
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Optional toppings:
- salt, to taste
- pecans, to taste, crushed
- almonds, to taste, sliced
- sprinkles, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 –Line a 11×17-inch pan with foil.
Step 3 –In a saucepan over medium heat, add the butter and the brown sugar and bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 4 –Let the mixture boil for 3 minutes without stirring.
Step 5 –Place the crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 6 –Very carefully pour the brown sugar mixture over the crackers.
Step 7 –Bake until the mixture is bubbly, about 4-5 minutes.
Step 8 –Allow the toffee to rest for 1 minute.
Step 9 –Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the toffee and let it sit until the chocolate softens, about 4-5 minutes.
Step 10 –Spread the chocolate out evenly over the toffee.
Step 11 –Top the toffee with your favorite toppings.
Step 12 –Cool the toffee at room temperature for 25 minutes.
Step 13 –Refrigerate or freeze to cool completely.
Step 14 –Serve.
