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saltine toffee bars with m&m candy on plate

Saltine Toffee Bars

Jill Machovsky
Everyone at the party will love these salty and sweet treats. Saltine Toffee Bars are ready in just 20 minutes.
5 from 6 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 327 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 35-40 Saltine Crackers One sleeve plus a few.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Butter
  • 11 ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips About 2 cups
  • 1/2 cup M&M, Sliced Almonds, Chopped Pecans or Walnuts

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a 12x17-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil. Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer on the sheet, covering the entire surface. Set aside.
    35-40 Saltine Crackers
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter and brown sugar. Stir continuously until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a boil. Let it boil for about 3 minutes, whisking constantly to prevent burning.
    1 cup Brown Sugar, 1 cup Butter
  • Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 5 minutes, or until the toffee starts to bubble around the edges.
    11 ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot toffee. Let them sit for a few minutes to soften, then spread the melted chocolate evenly across the surface.
    1/2 cup M&M, Sliced Almonds, Chopped Pecans or Walnuts
  • Sprinkle M&Ms, nuts, or your preferred topping over the melted chocolate.
  • Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least an hour, or until the chocolate and toffee are completely set.
  • Once hardened, break the toffee into pieces and enjoy!

Notes

TIPS
  • Be sure to remove the foil immediately when it comes out of the fridge.
  • Arrange the crackers in a single, snug layer to avoid gaps where the toffee might seep through.
  • Be sure to stir the butter and sugar constantly to keep the mixture from burning.
  • If the butter and sugar begin to separate, reduce the heat and stir vigorously until it comes back together.
  • Don't overbake or you'll end up with a bitter, burnt taste.
  • The chill time is important. You can rush it a bit in the freezer.
  • Don't forget this can easily be made ahead without losing flavor or texture.
Storage
Room temperature - You can keep the toffee in an airtight container on the counter for about a week.
Refrigerator - You'll extend the shelf life of the toffee when stored in the fridge.
Freezer - Freeze extra M&M toffee bars for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 2gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 163mgPotassium: 142mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 379IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 2mg
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