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Piles of saltine toffee with chopped pecans sprinkled over the top resting together in gold baking pan.
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Saltine Toffee

A super quick and easy holiday treat, this saltine toffee is a simple delight. It's an ideal creation for candy-making novices, offering a wonderful balance of sweet and salty flavors. Using just six ingredients, this toffee comes together in no time, which means it's perfect for any event or holiday celebration!
Course Candy
Cuisine American
Difficulty Easy
Method Cooking
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 18 pieces
Calories 334kcal
Author Kaleb

Ingredients

  • saltine crackers to cover pan
  • 16 tbsp (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 ½ cups chopped toasted pecans (optional)
  • kosher salt to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter a 10x14 jelly roll pan and place the crackers in the bottom on a single layer. Set the pan aside.
  • In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, stir, and return the saucepan to medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 5 minutes to dissolve the sugar.
  • Once cooked, remove the caramel from the heat and pour over the prepared crackers evenly. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake until the toffee is bubbling all over, 6-8 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven. The crackers could be floating. Use a knife to place them correctly. Allow the toffee to cool for 1 minute. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly on top. Allow the chocolate to melt for 1-2 minutes and spread it to cover the caramel layer evenly. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and kosher salt if using.
  • Cool the toffee to room temperature, 1-2 hours. Once cooled, break into pieces and serve or store in an airtight container.

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Notes

Create an even layer of crackers on the bottom of the pan, fully covering the entire surface. This toffee is thin, so you want each layer to be even and precise for uniformity. Getting crackers everywhere also allows for the salty crispness to be included in every bite.
To ensure the butter and sugar are cooking fully, stir the mixture. The butter should continue to simmer throughout.
Add the chocolate chips soon after the pan has been removed from the oven. The heat allows them to melt and become spreadable. Add the chopped pecans soon after so they can set in the chocolate as it cools.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 334kcal

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