This sweet-and-salty treat layers crisp crackers with rich caramel and melted chocolate, finished with a sprinkle of nuts or festive toppings. It’s quick, easy, and always disappears fast.
⏱ Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Bake Time: 10–12 minutes
❄ Cool Time: 30 minutes
⏳ Total Time: ~55 minutes
Servings: ~24 pieces
🧈 Ingredients
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40–45 saltine crackers (or matzo crackers)
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
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1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
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½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
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Sea salt (optional, for topping)
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Holiday sprinkles or crushed candy canes (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Pan
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
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Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment
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Arrange crackers in a single layer, covering the pan completely
2. Make the Toffee
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In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat
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Bring to a boil, stirring constantly
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Boil for 3 minutes until thick and glossy
3. Bake
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Carefully pour hot toffee over crackers
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Spread evenly with a spatula
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Bake for 10–12 minutes until bubbly
4. Add Chocolate
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Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips on top
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Let sit 2–3 minutes, then spread smooth
5. Finish
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Sprinkle with nuts, sea salt, or festive toppings
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Cool completely at room temp or refrigerate for faster setting
6. Break & Serve
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Once firm, break into pieces and enjoy!
🍽 Texture & Flavor
✔ Ultra crunchy
✔ Sweet & salty balance
✔ Rich buttery caramel
✔ Perfect chocolate snap
⭐ Tips & Variations
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Milk chocolate for sweeter flavor
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Dark chocolate for less sweetness
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Use graham crackers for thicker bars
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Add white chocolate drizzle on top
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Store airtight up to 1 week
📊 Nutrition (Approx per piece)
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Calories: 180
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Carbs: 22g
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Fat: 10g
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Sugar: 15g
