Description
This Saltine Toffee recipe delivers a delightful combination of sweet, buttery toffee atop crispy saltine crackers, topped with a cinnamon sugar sprinkle and optional chocolate drizzle and nuts for a perfect crunchy, sweet treat. It’s an easy and quick dessert or snack that requires minimal ingredients and baking time.
Ingredients
Base
- 1 package (about 40) Saltine crackers
Toffee Sauce
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Optional
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Chopped nuts (pecans, almonds) as desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Arrange crackers: Lay out the Saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, covering the entire surface to form a solid base.
- Prepare toffee mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter completely. Add the brown sugar and stir continuously until the mixture is well combined and bubbly, indicating the sugar has dissolved properly.
- Add flavorings: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt to enhance the toffee’s flavor.
- Pour toffee: Pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the arranged crackers and use a spatula to spread it across all the crackers, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Bake the toffee: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5–7 minutes, or until the toffee mixture is bubbly and slightly thickened.
- Add cinnamon sugar: While the toffee is still hot, sprinkle the granulated sugar mixed with ground cinnamon evenly over the top, allowing it to stick to the warm toffee.
- Optional chocolate topping: If desired, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and drizzle the melted chocolate over the toffee for an extra layer of sweetness and flavor. You may also sprinkle chopped nuts on top at this stage.
- Cool completely: Allow the toffee to cool completely so it hardens and becomes crisp before breaking it into pieces for serving.
Notes
- For easy cleanup, use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat on your baking sheet.
- To melt chocolate, use a microwave in short bursts or a double boiler to avoid burning.
- Store cooled toffee in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
- Add nuts as a topping for extra texture and flavor, but it’s optional.
- Ensure toffee is bubbly before removing from oven for correct texture.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American