Saltine toffee, also known as “Christmas crack,” is a delightful and indulgent treat that combines salty and sweet flavors in a rich, buttery confection.
This dessert is made by layering saltine crackers with a buttery toffee mixture and topping it with melted chocolate, creating an irresistible contrast of textures and tastes.
**Ingredients and Preparation:**
The foundation of saltine toffee is the saltine cracker—simple, thin, and crisp, these crackers provide the perfect salty base for the sweet layers to come.
The toffee is created by cooking butter and brown sugar together until it reaches a bubbling, caramel-like consistency. This mixture is poured over the arranged saltine crackers, which are typically spread out on
Ingredients:
- 4 ounces saltine crackers
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Line a rimmed baking sheet with saltine crackers in single layer.
Combine butter and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil for 3 minutes. Immediately pour over saltines and spread to cover crackers completely.
Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 6 minutes.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over top. Let sit 5 minutes.
Spread softened chocolate evenly. Sprinkle with pecans. Allow to cool completely, about 25 minutes.
Break toffee into pieces.