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saltine toffee

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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Candy Ayers
@CookingChic
St. Paul, MN

Before I tried this recipe I was skeptical. I mean how could saltines ever turn into toffee? Well, I'm a skeptic no more. This is a wonderful treat that keeps well in the fridge and seems to taste better after a few days.

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Sometimes this saltine toffee is known as cracker candy or cracker crack because it's addictive and hard to stop eating. It has the perfect balance of salty and sweet with a satisfying crunch. On the bottom is salty saltine crackers. Then a layer of toffee is drizzled over the crackers and topped with a layer of chocolate that melts from the heat of the toffee. Pecan pieces sprinkled on top add a nuttiness. It reminds us of something purchased at a fancy candy store. Make a batch any time of the year, but a nice addition to a holiday dessert tray.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
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yield 20 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For saltine toffee

  • 35
    saltine crackers
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 8 oz
    chocolate chips or 8 squares semi-sweet baking chocolate, chopped
  • 1 c
    chopped walnuts or pecans

How To Make saltine toffee

Test Kitchen Tips
To melt the chocolate in step 7, we placed the baking sheet back into the oven while it was cooling with the door slightly open for 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
    1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper.
  • Place saltines on the baking sheet.
    2
    Place saltines in even rows on the lined baking pan.
  • Melt butter and brown sugar.
    3
    Melt butter and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Continue to cook on medium-high heat until the butter is completely melted and the mixture is well blended; stirring frequently.
  • Bring to a boil and let boil for 3 minutes.
    4
    Bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes without stirring.
  • Spread evenly over the crackers.
    5
    Spread evenly or carefully spoon over crackers.
  • Bake for 7 minutes.
    6
    Bake for 7 minutes.
  • Top with chocolate chips.
    7
    Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped chocolate or chips over the hot crackers. Let stand for about 5 minutes so the chocolate can melt.
  • Spread melted chocolate and sprinkle nuts.
    8
    Once melted, carefully spread it so there is a thin layer of chocolate covering all of the toffee and crackers.
  • Once cooled, break into pieces.
    9
    Once cool, break into pieces. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
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