Description
This Saltine Cracker Candy is a quick dessert idea with buttery toffee, crisp crackers, and a smooth chocolate topping that turns simple pantry staples into an irresistible sweet-and-salty treat. It is an easy recipe for holiday trays, party food ideas, edible gifts, and last-minute dessert cravings when you want something crunchy, chocolatey, and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
40 saltine crackers
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup light brown sugar
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a 10×15-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
2. Arrange the saltine crackers in a single even layer across the prepared pan.
3. Add the butter and brown sugar to a saucepan over medium heat and stir until melted and combined.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 3 minutes, stirring gently, until thick and glossy.
5. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Pour the hot toffee evenly over the crackers and spread it quickly with a spatula.
7. Bake for 5 minutes until the topping is bubbling all over.
8. Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot toffee.
9. Let the chocolate sit for 2 to 3 minutes, then spread it into an even layer.
10. Sprinkle the chopped pecans and flaky sea salt over the top.
11. Chill the pan in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until fully set.
12. Break into pieces and serve.
Notes
Use real butter for the best toffee texture and flavor.
Spread the toffee quickly after pouring because it begins setting fast.
Let the chocolate soften from the heat before spreading so the top stays smooth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 297
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 287mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 26mg
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