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Saltine Toffee Crisps Recipe

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  • Author: Jasmine
  • Prep Time: 7 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 24 pieces
  • Category: Dessert, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Christmas Crack Recipe, also known as Saltine Cracker Toffee, is a delightfully easy and addictive holiday treat. Combining the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and buttery flavors, this recipe uses simple ingredients to create a crispy toffee layered over saltine crackers, topped with melted chocolate. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s a must-make festive snack that impresses with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Scale

Cracker Base

  • 35 saltine crackers (about 1 sleeve, may need a few more or less depending on your jelly roll pan)

Toffee Layer

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar (well packed)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt (kosher or sea salt preferred)

Topping

  • 2 cups chocolate chips (milk chocolate preferred, semi-sweet also works; use Guittard or Ghirardelli for best results)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pan: Line a 10 x 15 inch jelly roll pan with nonstick foil or heavy-duty foil coated with cooking spray. Alternatively, use a silicone baking mat for easy removal.
  2. Arrange Crackers: Place saltine crackers in a single layer on the lined pan. A little space left over between crackers is fine.
  3. Make Toffee Mixture: In a 3-quart heavy bottomed saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar together over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
  4. Boil Toffee: Bring the mixture to a boil and continue boiling for 3 full minutes, stirring almost continuously. Aim for a temperature of 270°F-290°F if using a candy thermometer.
  5. Add Flavorings: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt thoroughly.
  6. Pour Toffee over Crackers: Immediately pour the hot caramel mixture evenly over the saltine crackers, spreading it to coat all crackers.
  7. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven at 350°F and bake for 5 minutes until the caramel is bubbling vigorously (target temperature 300°F-310°F).
  8. Apply Chocolate: Remove the pan from the oven, sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot toffee, then cover the pan with foil and let sit for 5 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.
  9. Spread Chocolate: Remove the foil and gently spread the melted chocolate over the toffee using an offset spatula for an even layer.
  10. Cool and Set: Optionally sprinkle desired toppings. Let the toffee set completely at room temperature or chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until firm.
  11. Serve: Carefully peel the foil away from the bottom and break the toffee into pieces by hand or cut with a knife.
  12. Store: Store the Christmas Crack in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes

  • This Christmas Crack recipe is incredibly quick and easy, making it the perfect holiday treat with minimal ingredients and effort.
  • The combination of salty crackers and sweet caramel toffee topped with rich chocolate creates an addictive sweet and salty flavor profile.
  • Use high-quality chocolate chips like Guittard or Ghirardelli for best flavor and smooth melting.
  • Making sure to boil the toffee for the full 3 minutes ensures a perfectly firm and crunchy texture.
  • Storage in the refrigerator helps extend freshness and keeps the toffee crisp.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 197 kcal
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 107 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 23 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 23 mg

Find it online: https://jmrecipes.com/saltine-toffee-crisps-recipe/