Saltine Toffee Recipe
Servings 2 lbs
Ingredients
- 1 sleeve saltines plus additional as needed
- 1 cup chopped pecans toasted
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup Bits-o-Brickle English toffee bits or milk chocolate covered toffee bits
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with heavy-duty foil overlapping the edge. Spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread the pecans on a separate baking sheet in a single layer. Toast in the oven for 6-8 minutes until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- Arrange saltines in a single layer on the prepared pan, side by side in a single layer. Set aside.
- Meanwhile ,in a large heavy bottomed pot or saucepan over medium heat, melt together the butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil; cook for 2 minutes stirring constantly or until the sugar has dissolved.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Stir well then pour evenly over crackers. (Be careful, it's hot!)
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes or until bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle evenly with chocolate chips. Allow the chips to soften for a few minutes, then use an offset spatula to spread over the top from end to end. Sprinkle with toasted pecans and toffee bits.
- Chill for 1 hour or until set. Break or cut into desired size pieces.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature or chilled for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Mini Chocolate Chips - I recommend using mini chocolate chips as they melt more quickly. That said, standard size chocolate chips will work. You need to place the pan back into the oven foir 1-2 minutes to assist with melting the chocolate.
- Chocolate - You can use milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, whit chocolate chips or a combination of chocolate chips and butterscotch chips.
- Nuts - You could replace pecans with walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts or cashews.
- Toast the Pecans - I highly recommend taking a few minutes to toast the pecans for the depth of flavor that it gives. How do you toast Pecans? It's easy! Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in a preheated 350°F oven for 6-8 minutes or just until fragrant. Cool and enjoy.
- Break or Slice - I personally love breaking this homemade toffee bark into irregular pieces because I think it adds to it's homemade charm. If you're a stickler for perfection then using a sharp knife to cut into squares may work best.