Ingredients
Scale
Base:
- 50 Saltine crackers
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
Topping:
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts) – optional
- Sea salt or holiday sprinkles – optional for garnish
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2️⃣ Prepare the Baking Sheet:
- Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Arrange the Saltine crackers in a single layer, covering the entire surface.
3️⃣ Make the Toffee Base:
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Once the mixture begins to boil, let it boil undisturbed for 3 minutes until it reaches a deep caramel color.
4️⃣ Spread the Toffee:
- Carefully pour the hot toffee mixture over the Saltine crackers, spreading evenly with a spatula to cover all the crackers.
5️⃣ Bake:
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 5 minutes. The toffee should be bubbling.
6️⃣ Add Chocolate:
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee.
- Let the chocolate sit for a few minutes to soften, then use a spatula to spread it evenly.
7️⃣ Add Toppings:
- While the chocolate is still warm, sprinkle with chopped nuts, a pinch of sea salt, or holiday sprinkles for a festive touch.
8️⃣ Cool and Set:
- Let the toffee cool at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator for 1 hour to set completely.
9️⃣ Break Into Pieces:
- Once set, break the toffee into bite-sized pieces and serve.
Notes
🎉 Serving:
Serve as a holiday dessert or pack it into decorative tins for gifting. Pair with hot cocoa for an extra festive treat!
Serve as a holiday dessert or pack it into decorative tins for gifting. Pair with hot cocoa for an extra festive treat!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Chill Time: 1 hr
- Cook Time: 8 mins