Easy English Toffee

Submitted by EmmyLynn

"I had an aunt that brought this to a Christmas gathering, and I couldn't get enough of it. She gave me the recipe, and I was surprised to find saltine crackers as the main ingredient! I think toffee is my weakness.."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 36 saltine crackers
• 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1⁄2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

directions

1. In a small saucepan, over med-high heat, blend butter and brown sugar.
2. Heat to boiling and boil 4 minutes (exactly 4 minutes).
3. Cover a cookie sheet with foil, and butter lightly.
4. Place a single layer of saltines on the foil touching but not overlapping.
5. Pour the butter mixture over crackers, spreading evenly.
6. Bake at 375 degrees for 5 minutes.
7. Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over the top of the hot crackers.
8. Allow to soften, then spread evenly over crackers.
9. Sprinkle with nuts.
10. Refrigerate until cool.
11. Break into pieces and serve.

Reviews

[Girl in Uruguay]

I've never heard of using saltine crackers to make toffee and was a bit skeptical. I couldn't believe how easy this toffee was to make, and SO yummy. I made two batches, my crackers weren't salted so I sprinkled a little on the crackers of the second batch and it really improved the flavor. I also couldn't believe how the chocolate just melted and all I had to do was spread it out with a knife. Although, I have to say it's pretty obvious a saltine cracker is the main ingredient. I will make these again and again! Thanks for the recipe!