Description
Irresistible chocolate-drizzled cracker toffee cookies promise sweet indulgence with layers of buttery saltine crunch and rich chocolate magic. Crisp crackers meld with caramel and chocolate, creating a simple yet spectacular dessert sure to delight you.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 30 saltine crackers (gluten free)
- 1 cup (2 sticks/227 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (220 grams) light brown sugar (packed)
Chocolate and Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups (255 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Decoration:
- 2 tablespoons holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F and prepare a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat. Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer, breaking them to cover the entire surface if needed.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat. Allow mixture to boil without stirring for 2-3 minutes, reaching a glossy, thickened consistency around 270-290°F.
- Carefully pour hot caramel over crackers, using a spatula to distribute evenly across the surface.
- Bake for 5 minutes, watching as toffee bubbles and hardens.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over hot caramel. Let chips sit for 2-3 minutes to melt naturally.
- Spread melted chocolate into a smooth layer. If chocolate doesn’t melt completely, return tray to oven for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- While chocolate remains soft, add desired toppings like sprinkles or nuts for extra texture and visual appeal.
- Allow toffee to cool completely at room temperature until fully set.
- Break cooled toffee into irregular pieces or precise squares, creating a delightful homemade treat ready to serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Perfectly time the caramel to prevent burning by watching color and consistency closely, ensuring a rich golden-brown without bitter notes.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips that melt smoothly, selecting dark, milk, or semi-sweet varieties to match your flavor preference.
- Add unexpected toppings like crushed nuts, sea salt, or dried fruit to elevate the classic recipe and introduce complex flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg