Saltine Toffee

Name: Saltine Toffee
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: about 1-3/4 pounds.
Ingredients: 37 saltines cracker squares; 1 cup butter, cubed; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1 ounce white baking chocolate; 1 teaspoon shortening

"Easy to prepare using pantry staples, this recipe is always a hit," writes Jo Ann Dalrymple from Claremore, Oklahoma. Her sweetly unique bites start with saltine crackers and are drizzled with white chocolate for an elegant and easy accent.

Ingredients

37 saltines cracker squares
1 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 ounce white baking chocolate
1 teaspoon shortening

Directions

Place crackers in a single layer in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a large saucepan, bring butter and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until mixture is thickened and sugar is completely dissolved. Spread over crackers.
Bake at 350° for 7-8 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with chips. Bake 3-5 minutes longer or until chips begin to melt; spread chocolate evenly over top.
In a microwave, melt white chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over toffee. Chill for 15-20 minutes or until set; break into pieces. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

2 pieces: 553 calories, 38g fat (23g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 407mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Saltine Toffee in Quick Cooking November/December 2004

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peanutsnona76

Nov 21, 2016

This is the recipe that we make every Christmas, ever since I saw it in Q/C of '04. Everyone loves it, and always ask "Are you making a lot of Saltine Toffee this year?" Quick, delicious, and can be topped with a variety of nuts or types of drizzles. Thank you Jo Ann for this recipe!
wild_violet1964

Mar 24, 2016

This is my go to no fail recipe. Everyone loves it where ever I take it. I don't usually bother with white drizzle I sprinkle with either walnuts or pecans what ever I have on hand. Makes it more like English toffee. Would not recommend for microwave
LindaFlynn

Jan 28, 2016

OK Girls what did I do wrong? Butter and sugar separated and the sugar never completely melted. I used the microwaves was that my problem?
greatwithoutgluten

Nov 30, 2014

I love this recipe. I have even used gluten free crackers and it still turns out great! Love how easy this recipe is. Everyone loves it and are always surprised it is made out of crackers!
jetluvs2cook

Oct 6, 2013

an easy sweet to make for the Holidays!
mamaknowsbest

Aug 19, 2013

My parents asked me NOT to make this for them anymore!!! Once you start eating these addicting saltines you can't stop. I also use brown sugar. The beauty of this recipe is it allows you to use what is on hand. Any kind of chocolate chips or nuts works great. This allows you to customize each tray.
mrsbates

Jun 29, 2011

I used brown sugar instead of white. I have made this over and over again. It is very simple and makes a large batch. We like to package this up as gifts and have also sold it at craft fairs. Very, Very good!
whedonfreak

Mar 15, 2011

Great recipe! I took the advice of the other reviewers and used brown sugar. That worked great! I did one batch with semi-sweet choc, but I also tried a batch with half butterscotch chips and half milk choc and peanut butter chip...these were harder to spread and didn't look at pretty, but they were tasty! Yummmmm!
tophersmom

Dec 30, 2010

Well-I am on my third pan of this delicious treat-everyone's who has eaten it really loves the taste-it is salty and crunchy and chocolately! For sure a must keep recipe.
roosa

Dec 24, 2010

I had to admit I thought using saltine crackers in a candy recipe sounded weird, but thought I would give it a go considering the high ratings. Wow, did I get a surprise - it tastes amazing! Easy to make too. This will definitely become a favorite.