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This four ingredient toffee recipe is the perfect Valentine’s Day sweet treat! Topped with sprinkles, this is an incredibly easy toffee that you’ll crave for every special occasion.
Years ago, I took a cooking class at my elementary school. It was unconventional to say the least, but it was fun to explore what became a passion for cooking and baking.
We created cookbooks, writing the recipes we made throughout the session and coloring a cover that was later bound. One of the recipes we made was saltine toffee, which became a family favorite because we almost always had the ingredients on hand and it only takes a few minutes to make.
It’s extremely adaptable! You can decorate it with sprinkles to make Valentine’s Toffee, use white chocolate and Cadbury eggs to make Saltine Toffee Easter Treats, swap out saltines for graham crackers and add marshmallows to make S’mores Toffee or make it classic Cracker Toffee!
I still like making saltine toffee on occasion for the same reasons. I just have to have a plan to share in mind before I start because we’re all addicted to it.
So, I sprinkled it up for Valentine’s Day and made pretty little gift bags to share. Nothing like a little homemade treat to spread the love, any time of the year!
Table of Contents
Why You’ll Love this Valentine’s Toffee
- It’s fun and festive
- It’s amazing! If you’ve had it, you’ll know why it’s such a crowd pleaser!
- Foolproof
- You don’t need a candy thermometer
Valentine’s Day Toffee Ingredients
- Saltine Crackers – Salted, to create the toffee base. You can also use Ritz Crackers, Club Crackers or Graham Crackers.
- Butter – Salted or unsalted, your preference, keeping in mind that the crackers are salted.
- Brown Sugar – Combines with butter to make the rich toffee layer.
- Chocolate Chips – Use your favorite including milk chocolate, semi-sweet, dark or white chocolate.
- Sprinkles – Have fun with it! The more festive, the better!
Variations
- Use White Chocolate – It’s delicious either way!
- Switch up your crackers for a fun variation
- Use Different Sprinkles for Various Holidays
- Add Valentine’s Day M&M’s
How to Make Valentine’s Toffee
- Prep – Preheat oven. Optional: Line cookie sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
- Layer 1 – Line cookie sheet with saltine crackers.
- Layer 2 – In a saucepan on medium, combine butter and brown sugar to create the amazing buttery toffee. Bring mixture to a boil stirring continuously 3-5 minutes. When it comes to a boil, slowly pour mixture over crackers and spread with a spatula. It doesn’t have to be perfect! Bake 5 minutes. This helps the toffee achieve the right consistency.
- Layer 3 – Remove from oven and cover with chocolate chips. Allow them to melt and spread to cover.
- Layer 4 – SPRINKLES! Cover toffee with sprinkles immediately.
- Allow to Set and Break Into Small or Medium Pieces
Tips
- Line Baking Sheet – Use parchment, foil or a silicone liner for easy cleanup. Make sure it extends past your crackers because the mixture will spread.
- High Altitude – You may need to increase boil time.
- Be Careful – Toffee mixture is piping hot.
- Decorate Quickly – Chocolate doesn’t take long to set.
- Refrigerate or Freeze to Set – While unnecessary, it speeds up the process.
Scaling up, down or substituting? You’ll love this printable Measurement Conversion Chart!
Can you freeze saltine toffee?
Unfortunately, no, it doesn’t freeze well. As it thaws, it turns mushy. It can however be refrigerated.
Where to Find Sprinkles
I sent a sneak preview to my friend Christina who immediately asked where I found the sprinkles. I desperately wanted a mix of pink, red, white and a few hearts, but Target’s selection was extremely limited.
However, there was a can of funfetti frosting sitting right next to them with red, white and heart sprinkles, for just $1.50 – all of the sprinkles were $4 or more, so win, right? I also had leftover pink sprinkles from Ani’s party, which is another little secret I use from time to time.
Most grocery store bakeries are happy to sell you sprinkles for a nominal fee and they have them in individual colors! The options are endless!
If you have plenty of time to plan, you can of course order your own Valentine’s Day sprinkles to be delivered right to your door!
How to Store
- Room Temperature – this saltine toffee can be stored for up to 2 weeks at room temperature, in an airtight container.
- Refrigerate – Store in an airtight container refrigerated up to 2 weeks.
Dietary Considerations
- Gluten Free – Simply swap with gluten free crackers.
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More Easy Valentine’s Day Recipes
- Heart Shaped Cinnamon Rolls
- Pot de Creme
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
- Amish Melt in Your Mouth Sugar Cookies
Did you make this? Rate the recipe and tag me on social @julieblanner!
Sprinkled Toffee Homemade Valentine’s Candy
This cracker toffee is a timeless tradition and makes the perfect homemade Valentine's Day candy, great for gifting!
Ingredients
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 12 ounces miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line cookie sheet with a sleeve of saltine crackers.
- In a saucepan on medium, combine butter and brown sugar. Stir continuously for 3 minutes. When it comes to a boil, slowly pour mixture over crackers and spread with a spatula. {It doesn't have to be perfect!}
- Bake 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips, allow a minute or two to melt, smoothing the chocolate with a spatula.
- Top with sprinkles.
- Once it has completely set {you can refrigerate to speed the process}, cut or break into pieces.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 101kcal (5%), Carbohydrates: 11g (4%), Protein: 1g (2%), Fat: 6g (9%), Saturated Fat: 4g (20%), Cholesterol: 7mg (2%), Sodium: 25mg (1%), Potassium: 62mg (2%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 9g (10%), Vitamin A: 84IU (2%), Calcium: 12mg (1%), Iron: 1mg (6%)
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
Pennye says
Julie, in your saltine toffee treat, do you use dark brown sugar or light brown sugar?
Julie Blanner says
Great question! You can use light or dark. I tend to use light since I always have that on hand. Enjoy!
Lauren says
Looks delicious and seems easy enough to try without fear
Hannah Dustman says
so fun and festive! I can make a sweet Valentine’s dessert is only 10 minutes!
Leslie says
Love the tip about bakery sprinkles. We have more sprinkles in our house than we know what to do with. Love the idea of putting them on top of saltine toffee. That stuff really is addictive…and sprinkles make everything more fun, don’t they?
Julie says
I may have a sprinkle problem, too! They sure do!
KariAnne Wood says
You had me at saltines. 🙂 I think we will make this for our teacher’s gifts for Valentine’s Day!
Happy day friend!
karianne
Julie says
I know, right? Sweet and salty wins every time! Happy Monday!