Saltine Cracker Toffee

Ingredients

• 1.5 sleeves Salted saltine crackers (About 45–50 crackers)
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Packed light brown sugar (Packed)
• 2 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips (Use high-quality chocolate for best results)
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans
• Flaky sea salt (Optional, for sprinkling on top)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a 10 × 15-inch cookie sheet with aluminum foil.

2. 2

   Arrange the saltine crackers in an even layer, covering the whole pan.

3. 3

   Combine the butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Let the butter melt, then bring the mixture to a boil.

4. 4

   Once boiling, cook for exactly 3 minutes without stirring. Keep to the full timing: the source notes that boiling for less time can leave the toffee soft, while cooking longer can scorch it.

5. 5

   Immediately pour the hot toffee over the crackers and spread it to cover them fully.

6. 6

   Bake for 5–6 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee. Let them sit for about 5 minutes to melt.

8. 8

   Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the crackers with an offset spatula.

9. 9

   Sprinkle the chopped pecans and, if using, flaky sea salt over the top.

10. 10

    Let the toffee cool completely at room temperature, or refrigerate it to speed cooling. Wait until it is fully set before breaking or cutting it into irregular pieces.

11. 11

    Store the pieces in an airtight container in a cool place to maintain freshness.

Notes

The source gives a total time of 1 hour 20 minutes. Cooling time is not specified; refrigerating is suggested as a way to speed it up. Store airtight in a cool place.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• snack
• American
• baked
• vegetarian
• make-ahead
• holiday