By Becky Hardin
Published May 26, 2018
Saltine cracker toffee is my favorite simple and tasty snack to prepare for unexpected visitors or even just for a night in. Made with just 5 pantry staple ingredients, it’s an easy go-to recipe when I don’t have much on hand. The combination of salty crackers, sweet caramel, and silky chocolate is positively addictive, and it only takes 10 minutes to make. Talk about a lifesaver!
Back before I was a bonafide chef (just kidding), I would literally keep nothing in my pantry. When friends and family would come to visit, they were lucky if I had potato chips or a frozen pizza (Mama Lucia, anyone?!). But two things I would always have in stock were Saltines (for upset tummies) and chocolate chips (for chocolate cravings). This saltine cracker toffee was born from a little bit of creativity on a desperate night, but it’s perfect for any party, get-together, or just for snacking while watching the Real Housewives.
What’s in This Saltine Cracker Toffee?
- Saltine Crackers : These perfectly crunchy and salty crackers create the perfect base for the toffee.
- Unsalted Butter: Makes the caramel rich and creamy. The Saltines add plenty of salt, so I do not recommend using salted butter.
- Dark Brown Sugar: Creates a gooey, molasses-y caramel. For a lighter flavor, use regular granulated sugar instead.
- Chocolate Chips: I used a combination of semisweet and milk chocolate chips. Any combination, such as dark, milk, or white chocolate chips will work.
Tips for Success
- Be sure to use a rimmed baking sheet to prevent molten sugar from spilling all over your oven. I used a standard 13×18-inch baking sheet.
- Stir the caramel constantly as it cooks to prevent burning.
- While you don’t need a thermometer to make this recipe successfully, if you’re having trouble, a thermometer can help ensure the caramel isn’t undercooked. It should be 300-310°F.
- Add the chocolate chips as soon as you take the toffee out of the oven so it melts quickly.
How to Store
This Saltine cracker toffee will keep in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 weeks. They taste especially good when cold. Absolutely delicious. My mouth is already watering… I’m going to have to make some more!
5-Star Review
“I hosted a cookie exchange one year for Christmas and our oldest guest (in her 80s) brought a batch of these and they were voted the “best cookie”, despite the fact that they’re not actually a cookie. Regardless, they’re addictive!!!” – ButterYum
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 sleeve Saltine crackers 128 grams (about 40 crackers)
- ▢ 1 cup unsalted butter 226 grams (2 sticks)
- ▢ 1 cup dark brown sugar 213 grams
- ▢ 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 170 grams
- ▢ 6 ounces milk chocolate chips 170 grams
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil and spray with nonstick spray.
- Lay the crackers (salt-side down) in a single layer until the sheet is covered. 1 sleeve Saltine crackers
- Melt the butter in a nonstick pan set over medium-low heat. 1 cup unsalted butter
- Add the brown sugar and bring to a rolling boil. 1 cup dark brown sugar
- Boil for 4-5 minutes, until lighter in color of bubbly.
- Pour the butter/sugar mixture carefully over the crackers.
- Bake the toffee for 5 minutes.
- Let the toffee cool for 1-2 minutes, then sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, 6 ounces milk chocolate chips
- Let sit for a few minutes until the chocolate melts (you might need to put the pan in the oven for 30 seconds or so to warm the chocolate chips).
- Carefully spread the chocolate over the crackers until smooth and covers every cracker.
- Let cool to room temperature, then cool in the refrigerator until cold.
- Break the crackers into rough pieces.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Saltine Cracker Toffee Step by Step
Prep the Crackers: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil and spray with nonstick spray. Lay 1 sleeve of Saltine crackers (salt-side down) in a single layer until the sheet is covered.
Melt the Butter: Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in a nonstick pan set over medium-low heat.
Add the Sugar: Add 1 cup of dark brown sugar and bring to a rolling boil.
Boil the Caramel: Boil for 4-5 minutes, until lighter in color of bubbly.
Spread the Caramel: Pour the butter/sugar mixture carefully over the crackers.
Bake the Toffee: Bake the toffee for 5 minutes.
Sprinkle the Chocolate Chips: Let the toffee cool for 1-2 minutes, then sprinkle 6 ounces each of semisweet and milk chocolate chips on top. Let sit for a few minutes until the chocolate melts (you might need to put the pan in the oven for 30 seconds or so to warm the chocolate chips).
Spread the Chocolate: Carefully spread the chocolate over the crackers until smooth and covers every cracker.
Cool and Serve: Let cool to room temperature, then cool in the refrigerator until cold. Break the crackers into rough pieces.
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Saltine Cracker Toffee Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 sleeve Saltine crackers 128 grams (about 40 crackers)
- 1 cup unsalted butter 226 grams (2 sticks)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar 213 grams
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 170 grams
- 6 ounces milk chocolate chips 170 grams
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil and spray with nonstick spray.
- Lay the crackers (salt-side down) in a single layer until the sheet is covered. 1 sleeve Saltine crackers
- Melt the butter in a nonstick pan set over medium-low heat. 1 cup unsalted butter
- Add the brown sugar and bring to a rolling boil. 1 cup dark brown sugar
- Boil for 4-5 minutes, until lighter in color of bubbly.
- Pour the butter/sugar mixture carefully over the crackers.
- Bake the toffee for 5 minutes.
- Let the toffee cool for 1-2 minutes, then sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, 6 ounces milk chocolate chips
- Let sit for a few minutes until the chocolate melts (you might need to put the pan in the oven for 30 seconds or so to warm the chocolate chips).
- Carefully spread the chocolate over the crackers until smooth and covers every cracker.
- Let cool to room temperature, then cool in the refrigerator until cold.
- Break the crackers into rough pieces.
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Notes
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
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CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
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Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
