Description
A delightful holiday treat combining salty saltine crackers with a rich, buttery toffee and melted chocolate, creating a perfect sweet-and-salty dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Saltine crackers
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- Optional toppings: crushed nuts, sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the brown sugar, stirring continuously until it reaches a rolling boil. Let it bubble for 3 minutes.
- Pour the toffee mixture evenly over the saltines.
- Bake for 5 to 7 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot toffee, allowing them to melt.
- Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee layer.
- Add any optional toppings like crushed nuts or sea salt.
- Let cool until the chocolate sets, about 30 minutes to 1 hour, then break into pieces.
Notes
Be careful not to overbake to maintain the perfect texture. Parchment paper ensures easy removal and clean-up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas, holiday dessert, sweet and salty, toffee recipe, family tradition