Description
A salty‑sweet crunchy toffee made by layering saltine crackers with a brown sugar‑butter caramel, topped with melted chocolate and optional nuts.
Ingredients
- 40 saltine crackers (enough to line a 9×13″ pan in single layer)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 cups semisweet or milk chocolate chips
- ¾ cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Kosher or sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line a 9×13″ jelly‑roll pan with foil or parchment and spray with nonstick spray.
- Arrange the saltine crackers in a single, tight layer to fully cover the bottom of the pan.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar. Bring to a full boil.
- Once boiling, continue to boil for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and deepens in color.
- Immediately remove from heat and pour the hot caramel evenly over the crackers; spread with a spatula.
- Bake in the oven for 5–8 minutes, until caramel is bubbly and bubbling across the surface of the crackers.
- Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Let sit 1–2 minutes or return to the oven (turned off) for about 1 minute to soften chips, then spread into an even layer.
- If using nuts and/or salt, sprinkle them on top while the chocolate is still warm.
- Allow to cool at room temperature, then transfer to the fridge to set fully (about 30–60 minutes).
- Once set, break or cut into pieces and serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or in the fridge.
- Freeze for up to 3 months; thaw to room temp before serving.
- Use parchment or foil to make removal and cleanup easier.
- Ensure crackers are lined tightly for even coating.
- Variations: use dark chocolate, white chocolate, butterscotch chips, pretzel crisps, or sprinkle festive sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (assuming 40 pieces)
- Calories: approximately 160–200 kcal
- Sugar: 12–15 g
- Sodium: 60–70 mg
- Fat: 9–11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5–6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3–4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18–20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1–2 g
- Cholesterol: 20–25 mg
