Why did my toffee separate?

This usually happens if the heat is too high or you stop stirring. Keep the mixture moving constantly and maintain medium heat throughout the cooking process.

Can I use different crackers?

Yes, but saltines work best because their neutral flavor and salt content perfectly balance the sweet toffee. Graham crackers work as a substitute but create a much sweeter result.

What if I don't have a heavy saucepan?

Use your heaviest pan and lower the heat slightly, stirring even more frequently to prevent hot spots from developing.

Best Christmas Crack Saltine Cracker Toffee Recipe

Name: Christmas Crack Saltine Cracker Toffee
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed firmly; 1 cup unsalted butter; 12 oz chocolate chips (semi-sweet, milk, or dark); Saltine crackers (about 40 crackers to cover 9×13 pan); 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Christmas Crack Saltine Cracker Toffee

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Addictive holiday treat combining saltine crackers, butter toffee, and chocolate. Perfect sweet and salty dessert ready in 20 minutes.

Author: Sarah Mae Carter
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 24 pieces 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 cup dark brown sugar, packed firmly
1 cup unsalted butter
12 oz chocolate chips (semi-sweet, milk, or dark)
Saltine crackers (about 40 crackers to cover 9×13 pan)
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F and line 9×13 inch pan with aluminum foil, leaving overhang for easy removal.
Arrange saltine crackers in single layer covering entire bottom of pan, breaking crackers to fill gaps as needed.
Combine butter and packed brown sugar in heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
Stir constantly until mixture reaches rolling boil with large bubbles covering surface and golden color develops.
Continue boiling for exactly 3 minutes while stirring nonstop to prevent burning.
Working quickly, pour hot toffee mixture evenly over crackers and spread with wooden spoon or spatula.
Place in oven immediately, reduce temperature to 350°F, and bake for 7 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over hot surface without returning to oven.
Wait 2-3 minutes for chocolate to soften, then spread evenly with spatula, working gently.
Sprinkle nuts over warm chocolate if using, then cool completely at room temperature for 2 hours.
Use foil overhang to remove from pan and break into irregular pieces for serving.

Notes

Use heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent hot spots and burning during toffee cooking process.
Timing is critical – undercooking creates sticky texture while overcooking makes bitter, hard toffee.
Complete cooling at room temperature maintains crispy texture better than refrigeration.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories: 195 kcal
Sugar: 19 g
Sodium: 105 mg
Fat: 13 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 21 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 22 mg

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