Description
Easter crack elevates classic saltine toffee into a festive seasonal treat that chocolate and caramel enthusiasts will adore. Sweet, buttery layers meld perfectly with chocolate, creating an irresistible confection you cannot stop eating.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 40 saltine crackers
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) salted butter
- 1 cup (200 grams) brown sugar
- 3 cups (510 grams) white chocolate chips
Decorative Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) pastel Easter M&Ms
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) chopped mini eggs
- Pink gel food coloring
Miscellaneous:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters)
Instructions
- Prepare a rimmed baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Arrange saltine crackers in a single, complete layer across the entire surface. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Create the toffee base by melting butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Introduce brown sugar and continuously whisk for 3-4 minutes until the mixture transforms into a smooth, bubbling consistency with no sugar granules remaining.
- Gently cascade the hot toffee over the saltine crackers, ensuring complete and even coverage. Transfer the tray to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 4 minutes, watching for vigorous bubbling that indicates perfect toffee formation.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, distribute white chocolate chips across the surface. Allow chips to soften for one minute, then use a spatula to spread the melted chocolate uniformly over the toffee layer.
- Microwave the remaining white chocolate chips in 15-second intervals, stirring between each session. Incorporate pink gel food coloring and artfully drizzle the tinted chocolate using a spoon. Create an elegant swirl pattern with a fork, blending colors delicately.
- While the chocolate remains soft, generously adorn the surface with candy eggs, M&Ms, and festive sprinkles. Embrace creativity and abundance in decorating.
- Refrigerate the tray for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing the chocolate and toffee to completely solidify. Once set, fracture into irregular, bite-sized chunks ready for indulgence.
Notes
- Swap saltines for gluten-free crackers to make this treat celiac-friendly, ensuring everyone can indulge in this sweet delight.
- Adjust cooking temperature carefully since candy-making requires precise heat control to prevent burning the delicate toffee mixture.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for richer flavor and smoother melting, which dramatically enhances the overall taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg