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Saltine Cracker Toffee

Saltine Cracker Toffee is so easy to make and is sweet, salty, and crunchy. It only requires 3 ingredients and about 15 minutes to whip up. Add this to your Christmas candy list!

A close-up of caramel-coated saltine cracker toffee stacked on a small plate with more in a dish behind, set on a light blue napkin.

This Saltine Toffee remind me of the inside of a skor bar of course without the chocolate. You could easily drizzle some melted milk chocolate chips and drizzle on top, but I prefer my Saltine Cracker Toffee without it.

I was super excited for Wesley to try these crackers. He took a bite and with a grossed out look he says this is toffee. I said SUREEE IS! As I turned around and saw the disgusted look on his face, I lost my enthusiasm. He said to me you know I hate toffee. I had a clueless look on my face. Then he burst out laughing and grabbed another cracker. Sometimes, men can be such jerks. Of course, he was just messing with me, but still!

What is Saltine Cracker Toffee?

This is literally what the name says it is. Saltine Crackers covered in homemade toffee. People also call it Christmas Crack but in this case it would be Christmas Crack without the chocolate.

I do have other versions as well like my Saltine Cracker Candy that does have a chocolate topping and my Ritz Cracker Toffee using those buttery Ritz crackers. YUM!

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Reasons Why You'll Love This Recipe

Quick - This toffee only takes about 15 minutes to cook/bake up.
3 Ingredients - 3 ingredients that can be found in most pantries.
Delicious - Sweet and salty lovers! This is a must-try!!

Ingredients

See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all ingredients and quantities.

  • Saltine Crackers - Get the saltines with the salted tops! YUM!
  • Butter - I use salted butter, but you can use unsalted butter, if you prefer. Slice the cold butter up for it to melt quicker.
  • Brown Sugar - Light brown sugar is used for this recipe. Be sure to pack the measuring cup to the top but it should be even with the top edge.

Variations

  • Sprinkle pecans or walnuts on top of the toffee before or after baking it.
  • Add melted chocolate chips to the top of the toffee.
  • Festive sprinkles or nonpareils would look nice on top of the cracker toffee once it's out of the oven.
  • You can switch out the saltine crackers for graham crackers, club crackers, ritz crackers, etc.

NOTE: This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations

How To Make Saltine Cracker Toffee

A four-step process for making Saltine Cracker Toffee: 1) saltine crackers on a pan, 2) butter and brown sugar in a pot, 3) bubbling caramel, 4) caramel-coated crackers.
  1. Line a jelly roll pan with foil and parchment paper. Grease with nonstick cooking spray and lay out the saltine crackers in a single layer.
  2. Place the butter and brown sugar into a medium saucepan. Place over low heat and let the butter melt completely while stirring.
  3. Turn the heat up to medium and once the mixture comes up to a boil, stop stirring. Let boil for 3 ยฝ to 4 minutes until the mixture reaches 280 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
  4. Pour the hot mixture over top of the saltine crackers and spread out until all of the crackers are coated with the mixture.
  5. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 9 minutes until the mixture is bubbling.
  6. Remove the crackers from pan while they're still very hot and place on a piece of parchment paper to cool completely. The toffee will harden as it cools.
A tray of golden-brown Saltine Cracker Toffee glistens with caramel, perfectly arranged in a grid pattern on foil.

How To Store/Freeze

You can store this Saltine Cracker Toffee in an airtight container or storage bag on the counter for 4 to 5 days.

For a longer shelf life, pop the saltine toffee in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

You can actually freeze this saltine cracker toffee too! Pop it in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag in a single layer. You can add multiple layers as long as you separate each layer with parchment paper to prevent any sticking. They'll last up to 3 months.

A bowl brimming with Saltine Cracker Toffee, featuring caramel-coated squares, sits elegantly on a turquoise cloth.

Recipe FAQs

What does it mean if my toffee mixture doesn't firm up?

It means your sugar mixture didn't reach 280 degrees before you poured it onto your crackers.

Should I stir the toffee while it's boiling?

No, just let it boil and don't mess with the heat.

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A close-up of caramel-coated saltine cracker toffee stacked on a small plate with more in a dish behind, set on a light blue napkin.

Saltine Cracker Toffee

Saltine Cracker Toffee is so easy to make and is sweet, salty, and crunchy. It only requires 3 ingredients and about 15 minutes to whip up. Add this to your Christmas candy list!
4.86 from 7 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 42 toffee crackers
Calories 66 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 42 saltine crackers with salted tops
  • 1 cup salted butter
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 17.25x11.5x1 jelly roll pan with tin foil. Lay a piece of parchment paper in the bottom of the pan. Grease with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Line the prepared jelly roll pan with all 42 crackers.
  • In a medium saucepan, add in butter and brown sugar. Melt the butter over low heat while stirring.
  • Once the butter is melted, watch for the brown sugar mixture to bubble around the edges. Once the the mixture begins boiling, stop stirring and let it boil for 3 ยฝ to 4 minutes until the mixture reaches 280 degrees F.
  • Once it reaches 280 degrees F, remove mixture from the heat and pour evenly over top of the saltine crackers. Using an angled spatula, spread the brown sugar mixture to cover all the crackers.
  • Place in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 9 minutes. This will spread the toffee evenly on all the crackers.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool. Break the saltines apart. If you want the crackers to be a little neater, while the toffee is still hot, move the crackers to a cooling rack that has a piece of parchment paper under it to catch the toffee drippings or onto a piece of parchment paper spaced out so the crackers aren't touching.
  • Place in an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place.

Notes

This recipe was adapted from I heart Naptime.

Nutrition

Calories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 67mgPotassium: 12mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 125IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.2mg

(Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.)

Enjoy the saltine cracker toffee!

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8 Comments

  1. They are delicious, I don't think I cooked the brown sugar and butter long enough because I thought they were going to be cruncher.

  2. yummy, sounds like a great start for Christmas candy bars.. maybe some roasted pecans and chocolate, or some instant coffee for a tarimiso flavor. I can't wait to play with this recipe, and try it as is too.. Thanks for sharing.

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