Learn how to make toffee with easy step by step instructions and video. Cracker Toffee aka Saltine Toffee is a classic Christmas Candy that you can't keep your hands off of!
Line cookie sheet with a sleeve of saltine crackers.
In a saucepan on medium, combine butter and brown sugar. Stir continuously for 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.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips, allow a minute or two to melt, smoothing the chocolate with a spatula.
Top with nuts, fresh cracked salt or M&M's.
Once it has completely set you can refrigerate to speed the process, cut or break into pieces.
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Notes
Substitutions
Crackers - Saltine Crackers, Ritz Crackers, even Graham Crackers
Butter - Salted or unsalted, your choice
Chocolate Chips - Semi-Sweet, milk chocolate, white chocolate or dark chocolate
Variations
almonds
walnuts
pecans
sea salt flakes
M&M's
Reese's Pieces
crushed peppermint
Tips
Keep your eye on the toffee while boiling. Make sure you boil it for 3 minutes (set a timer if needed) so it doesn’t burn.
Use a heat-proof spatula to spread the toffee and chocolate layers.
To Store
Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for up to a week.