Toffee Crack
This homemade toffee uses buttery crackers and brown sugar for a delicious sweet and salty candy!
Servings: 12 people
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- baking tray
Ingredients
- 1 package butter crackers, i.e. Ritz, Club Crackers
- 1 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cup light or dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 package milk chocolate chips, for topping (optional)
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 325.
- Take a 9x12 sheet tray and line it with nonstick foil. This will allow the candy to release easier later on. Lay out your butter crackers in a single even layer on the sheet tray. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt your butter over medium heat. Add your brown sugar and heat until bubbling. Set a timer for 4 minutes and allow to bubble, stirring constantly with a whisk.
- After 4 minutes, shut the heat off and add your vanilla. The mixture will sizzle slightly so be careful when adding the vanilla. Whisk to combine.
- With extreme caution, pour your toffee mixture over your lined up butter crackers, being careful to cover most of the crackers with the toffee.
- Place sheet tray into your 325 degree oven for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven. Add your milk chocolate chips or white chocolate chips at this stage. Allow the chips to melt slightly, about 3 minutes. Using a butter knife, spread the chocolate evenly over the toffee. Top with nuts, if using, at this stage.
- Once your toppings are on, put the entire tray into the fridge and allow to cool completely. Once cooled, your toffee can be cut into squares the size of your choice.
- Store in a airtight ziplock bag in the freezer for up to 1 month. Enjoy!
Notes
This recipe makes a wonderful gift. Who doesn't like to receive homemade candy?