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Saltine Toffee
5 from 27 votes

Saltine Toffee

Saltine Toffee creates a crunchy, sweet treat by layering saltine crackers with a buttery brown sugar toffee, baked briefly, then topped with melted chocolate and optional nuts or sea salt. The saltines provide a crisp, slightly salty base that contrasts with the rich, fudgy toffee and smooth chocolate topping. This combination yields a textured candy that's easy to prepare and slice.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
58 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 393 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 35 saltine crackers about 1 sleeve¹
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • pecans optional toppings
  • sea salt optional toppings

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a 10x15-inch rimmed baking pan (jelly roll) with parchment or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Lay the crackers in an even layer across the bottom of the baking pan.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring butter and brown sugar to a boil.
  4. Let boil, whisking regularly, for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla.
  6. Carefully pour toffee over crackers, and spread toffee over crackers.
  7. Bake for 5-6 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven, and sprinkle chocolate chips over crackers.
  9. Let stand 5 minutes.
  10. Gently spread chocolate over crackers.
  11. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and sea salt, if using.
  12. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
  13. Chill or freeze for 20 minutes.
  14. Break or cut into pieces.

Notes

  • Use salted saltine crackers for the ideal balance of salty and sweet.
  • Dark brown sugar intensifies the toffee’s caramel flavor but light brown sugar can be substituted with a milder taste.
  • Bittersweet chocolate keeps the overall sweetness balanced compared to milk or semisweet varieties.
  • Chill or freeze the toffee after baking and topping to ensure easier breaking and a firm texture.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 393kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 249mg (10%) Potassium 42mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 36g (72%) Vitamin A 540IU (11%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 393

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 393kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 249mg 10%
Potassium 42mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 36g 72%
Vitamin A 540IU 11%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.