Description
also known as Saltine Toffee Bark, is a delightful holiday treat that combines the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.
This easy-to-make candy features a buttery toffee layer atop crisp saltine crackers, all topped with rich chocolate and optional nuts.
It’s a favorite for holiday gatherings and makes an excellent gift.
Ingredients
- Saltine Crackers: 35-40 crackers
- Unsalted Butter: 1 cup (226g)
- Light Brown Sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: 2 cups (340g)
- Optional Toppings: Chopped nuts (e.g., pecans, almonds), toffee bits, or sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer, covering the entire surface.
- Make Toffee: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar and stir until the mixture comes to a boil. Allow it to boil for 3 minutes without stirring.
- Pour Toffee: Carefully pour the hot toffee over the crackers, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes, or until the toffee is bubbly.
- Add Chocolate: Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips over the toffee. Let them sit for 5 minutes to soften, then spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee layer.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle your choice of optional toppings over the chocolate layer.
- Cool and Break: Allow the bark to cool completely, then break it into pieces.
Notes
- For a festive touch, consider adding holiday-themed sprinkles or colored sugars on top.
- Store the bark in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 1 oz)
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg