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Close-up of Saltine Cracker Toffee squares coated in glossy chocolate and topped with chopped pecans, stacked together. The smooth surface glistens, with nut pieces generously sprinkled on top.
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Saltine Cracker Toffee

This Saltine Cracker Toffee is easy to make and sometimes called Christmas crack. This Saltine Cracker Toffee recipe is a favorite and is perfect for the holidays.  Everyone will devour this toffee recipe!



Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time14 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 40
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $10.31, $0.26 per Serving

Ingredients

  • 40 Saltine Crackers (just over a sleeve)
  • 1 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Packed Brown Sugar
  • 1 11.5- oz package Chocolate Chips
  • ½ cup Chopped Pecans Optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Line a jelly roll pan with foil. Spray with a non-stick cooking spray.
  • Arrange 40 saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared pan to cover the bottom. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan, melt 1 cup butter over low to medium heat.
  • Add 1 cup packed brown sugar once the butter is completely melted and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and continue boiling for 3 minutes.
  • Immediately remove from heat and pour the hot mixture evenly over the crackers, covering them completely.
  • Place the pan in the oven for 4-5 minutes, or until the edges of the brown sugar mixture become bubbly.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle 1 (11.5-ounce) package chocolate chips evenly over the crackers.
  • Let sit for 5 minutes to allow the chocolate chips to melt, then use a spatula to spread the melted chocolate evenly over the crackers.
  • Sprinkle ½ cup chopped pecans over the melted chocolate if desired.
  • Place the pan in the refrigerator until the toffee is fully hardened.
  • Remove from the pan, break into pieces, and serve.

Notes

This Saltine Cracker Toffee is incredibly easy! It would be a great recipe to make in large batches so you can easily make enough for your Christmas Cookie Exchange.

Recipe Tips

  • Baking Sheet - Make sure to use a baking sheet as long as it has sides. You don't want your "stuff" pouring off the edges of the cookie sheet.  Cover the baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Toffee Mixture - Make sure to cover all crackers completely with the toffee mixture.  Use a knife to spread the butter and brown sugar mixture over the crackers.
  • Breaking Pieces - After toffee has time to chill in the fridge, it is ready to break into pieces. They do not need to be perfect and can be small and large pieces.

Variations and Substitutions

  • Sugar - The toppings is the easiest way to switch up this recipe.  You can also make saltine cracker candy with white sugar instead of brown sugar if you're currently all out. I prefer the brown sugar but white sugar works great too.
  • Peanut Butter - In addition, you can create saltine cracker candy with peanut butter. Just by adding peanut butter chips on top of the chocolate layer.  Allow these to melt for a few minutes and then swirl the peanut butter into the chocolate layer.
  • Sea Salt - I love to add a sprinkle of sea salt for added flavor.
  • Chocolate Chips - Feel free to change up the chocolate chips by using dark chocolate chips.
  • Pretzels - Add chopped pretzels instead of pecans for a delicious variation.
  • Crackers - For a delicious variation you can also make this recipe with graham crackers or Ritz Crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 40g | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 19mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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