What’s not to love about the salty, crispy and sweet flavors and textures of this perfect gifting treat? Easy to prepare, this layered sweet is quick to disappear. It’s as simple as buttery toffee sandwiched between crunchy saltines and melted chocolate. The trick is following that 3-minute boil and no-stir rule.
Sinful Saltines
Ingredients
- 4 ounces saltine crackers
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 12-ounce package (2 cups)
- semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts or other optional toppings*
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400º F.
- Line the sides and bottom of a 10x15-inch rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray the foil with cooking spray. Line sheet with saltine crackers in single layer.
- In a small saucepan, combine butter and sugar and bring to a boil. Once at a boil, continue boiling for 3 minutes; do not stir. Immediately pour over saltines, and spread to cover crackers completely.
- Bake at 400º F for 4 to 6 minutes. It will be bubbly and look golden.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over the top; allow to rest for 5 minutes until the chips melt. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee and top with chopped nuts.
- Cool completely and cut or break into pieces. Store in a tightly sealed container.
*Optional Toppings could include: Mini M&Ms, chopped Oreos, flavored chocolate chips (mint, butterscotch, peanut butter or white), shredded coconut, dried fruit, crumbled crispy bacon, coarse salt or even crushed candy canes.
A Good Base.
Consider these for an alternative bottom layer: graham crackers, shortbread cookies or a mix of oyster crackers and crushed pretzels.
