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Better Than Anything Toffee Recipe

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This Better Than Anything Toffee recipe features a crunchy saltine cracker base topped with a rich buttery brown sugar toffee layer, melty chocolate, and optional nuts and sea salt for extra flavor and texture. Perfectly balanced between sweet and salty, this easy-to-make treat is baked briefly to develop a bubbly toffee layer before being covered with gooey chocolate that sets into a deliciously addictive dessert.

Ingredients

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Base

  • 40 saltine crackers (one full sleeve)

Toffee

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar

Toppings

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or your preferred type)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • Flaky sea salt for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Arrange Saltines: Lay the 40 saltine crackers in a single, tight layer over the lined baking sheet, ensuring they are placed edge to edge without gaps.
  3. Make Toffee Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter with 1 cup of light brown sugar. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and combined.
  4. Boil Toffee: Bring the butter and sugar mixture to a boil and continue cooking without stirring for 2 to 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens and reaches between 265°F and 280°F (130°C to 138°C). This ensures a proper toffee consistency.
  5. Pour Toffee Over Crackers: Immediately pour the hot toffee evenly over the arranged saltine crackers and spread it out gently with a spatula to cover all crackers.
  6. Bake Toffee Cracker Layer: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5 to 8 minutes until the toffee layer is bubbling vigorously, which helps set the toffee and infuse flavor.
  7. Add Chocolate Chips: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and quickly sprinkle 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee layer. Let them sit for 1 to 2 minutes to soften.
  8. Spread Melted Chocolate: Using a spatula or knife, spread the melted chocolate chips evenly over the toffee surface for a smooth chocolate layer.
  9. Add Nuts and Sea Salt: If using, sprinkle 1 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts and flaky sea salt over the melted chocolate for added crunch and flavor.
  10. Cool and Set: Allow the toffee to cool completely at room temperature, or refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes until the toffee and chocolate are fully set and firm.
  11. Break and Store: Once set, break the toffee into bite-sized pieces and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Notes

  • Use parchment paper or foil on the baking sheet to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  • You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate depending on your preference.
  • Optional nuts and flaky sea salt add texture and balance the sweetness with a salty crunch.
  • For a firmer toffee, ensure the toffee sauce reaches the higher end of the temperature range (around 280°F).
  • Store the finished toffee in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crispness.

Keywords: saltine cracker toffee, easy toffee recipe, chocolate toffee, homemade toffee, dessert bars, sweet and salty treat

Find it online: https://hannahdelgado.com/better-than-anything-toffee-recipe/