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    Saltine Toffee Bark

    Home » Recipes » Dessert » Bars » Saltine Toffee Bark

    Published: Oct 16, 2023 · Modified: Dec 4, 2024 by Jessica · This post may contain affiliate links · 28 Comments

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    You can make this Saltine Cracker Toffee recipe in fifteen minutes with just four ingredients!

    five pieces of saltine cracker bark stacked on a white counter with crumbs around it

     This Cracker Candy Recipe is sure to be a new family favorite!

    Our Saltine Toffee Bark has been made by over 65,000 people and consistently gets five-star reviews.

    It is the perfect sweet and salty treat. It’s quick to make in 15 minutes, super easy, and requires just four simple ingredients! 

    We’ve got step-by-step photo tutorial, a video, and pro tips to make sure you end up with the best cracker toffee, even if it’s your first time making it. 

    Why I love Saltine Cracker Toffee

    I have always loved saltine cracker toffee, and we have made this easy recipe dozens of times. It is a go-to recipe when we are in need of a quick sweet fix, because I typically have all these ingredients on hand, and I can always spare 15 minutes to make something delicious with my sweet little chefs.

    If you love making easy recipes with your kids, try our easy homemade brownies, our delicious homemade soft caramels, or our yummy homemade s'mores bars. Or you can find all our yummy dessert recipes here. 

    A bunch of cracked up saltine toffee bark and crumbs on a white counter top.

    Not only is this recipe super fast and super delicious, it only uses FOUR INGREDIENTS, all of which you probably have in your pantry right now.

    Saltine Cracker Toffee ingredients

    • Butter
    • Brown Sugar
    • Milk Chocolate Chips
    • Saltine Crackers

    How to make Saltine Toffee Bark

    Here are some step by step photos so you can whip some of this yummy saltine toffee candy up for yourself. Or continue reading for a video tutorial. 

    four images in a collage showing the preparation for saltine toffee

    Step 1 - Gather your ingredients. 

    Step 2 - Melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat in a saucepan. 

    Step 3 - While you are melting your caramel mixture, have someone layer your saltine crackers in a sheet pan (or you can do this step before). 

    Step 4 - Pour caramel over crackers and spread evenly with a spatula. 

    the second half of the process shots for saltine cracker toffee

    Step 5 - Bake in a 400 degree oven for five minutes. 

    Step 6 - Remove pan from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over caramel crackers. 

    Step 7 - When chocolate begins to melt, use a spatula to smooth chocolate over the entire pan. 

    Step 8 - Stick pan in the fridge to cool until it is solid and breaks easily into pieces, about ten minutes. 

    Saltine Toffee Recipe Tips

    • Use good chocolate chips. The better the chocolate chips are, the better this recipe will taste. My favorite brands to use are Ghirradelli or Guittard. 
    • Store toffee in the fridge. If stored on the counter the pieces can get soft and melt together. I like to put my broken toffee into a gallon sized zip lock and then we can pull out a piece at a time to soften as desired. 
    Close up shot of saltine toffee bark in the pan cut into chunks.

    How to store this Cracker Toffee Recipe

    • Store your cracker toffee in an airtight container and refrigerate to prevent it from becoming stale or absorbing odors.
    • Store at Room Temperature Cracker toffee can be stored at room temperature for a few days as long as it is in a tightly sealed container.
    • Cracker toffee can be frozen. Place it in a freezer-safe container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Thaw it in the refrigerator before bringing it to room temperature..

    Saltine Toffee Recipe FAQs

    Why is my saltine toffee grainy?

    If your saltine toffee is turning out grainy, it might be because the sugar is crystallizing. Here are a few tips to avoid this:

    Avoid Stirring: Once the sugar has dissolved, try not to stir the mixture too much. Stirring can introduce sugar crystals, leading to a grainy texture.

    Use Corn Syrup: Adding a small amount of corn syrup to the sugar mixture can help prevent crystallization.

    Clean Utensils: Make sure your utensils (spoons, spatulas) are clean and free from any sugar crystals. Even a small amount can trigger crystallization.

    Why is my Christmas crack chewy?

    If your Christmas crack is turning out chewy instead of crisp, you might be undercooking the toffee. Make sure to cook the toffee mixture to the proper temperature, which is typically around 300°F (149°C). 
    A thermapen is a super helpful kitchen tool you might want to have if you plan to make candy often!

    Why is my toffee not turning brown?

    Toffee can only brown properly with the right heat. To ensure your toffee turns brown:
    Heat: Make sure you are cooking the toffee over medium to medium-high heat to promote browning.
    Butter: Use butter with a higher fat content. This gives a richer flavor and better browning.
    Patience: Allow your toffee to cook without rushing the process. It may take some time for toffee to brown.

    If you make this recipe and enjoy it, please leave us a comment and positive review. Your reviews mean so much to us.

    stack of saltine toffee on a white counter with crumbs surrounding it

    Saltine Toffee Recipe

    Our Saltine Toffee Bark has been made by 65,000 families and counting and consistently gets five star reviews. With only four ingredients and fifteen minutes start to finish, saltine cracker toffee is sure to be a new family favorite treat.
    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 50
    Calories: 104kcal
    Author: Pretty Providence

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    Ingredients

    • 1 Cup Butter
    • 1 Cup Brown Sugar
    • 12 Ounces Milk Chocolate Chips
    • 80 Saltine Crackers (Two Sleeves)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    • Grease a cookie sheet and cover the bottom with saltine crackers. If you get to the edges, break crackers in half to fill the entire pan.
    • Next, add butter and brown sugar to a small sauce pan and stir until combined over medium-low heat.
    • Let mixture boil for three minutes and stir constantly.
    • Once boiled, pour mixture over the saltine crackers and put them in the oven for for five minutes.
    • As soon as you pull the pan out of the oven, sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot crackers.
    • When they start to melt, smooth the chocolate out with a silicone spatula.
    • Allow the toffee to cool in the fridge until hardened.

    Notes

    Pro Tips

    • Use good chocolate chips. The better the chocolate chips are, the better this recipe will taste. My favorite brands to use are Ghirradelli or Guittard. 
    • Store toffee in the fridge. If stored on the counter the pieces can get soft and melt together. I like to put my broken toffee into a gallon sized zip lock and then we can pull out a piece at a time to soften as desired. 
    If you love making easy recipes with your kids, try our easy homemade brownies, our delicious homemade soft caramels, or our yummy homemade s'mores bars. Or you can find all our yummy dessert recipes here. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2Pieces | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 129IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!
    stack of saltine toffee in focus with blurry pieces in the background

    Mmmm. So yummy, it's almost too good to share.

    xo,
    jess-sig
    This post was originally published August 24th, 2015 and has been updated with new photos, video, and more detailed information. 

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    1. FiFi

      July 05, 2024 at 11:55 am

      5 stars
      I've never used Saltines when I've made this. I've always used club crackers and dark chocolate morsels. It's something about the buttery salty of the crackers & the sweet of the caramel & the slight bite from the dark chocolate that does it for me! I'm going to try the saltines though. I also don't bake mine. I've found that if you add the morsels quickly on top of the caramel & let them sit about 20 seconds they melt enough to spread with a spatula across the caramel. At first I had to do this part in sections. Pour some caramel, sprinkle chips, spread some caramel, sprinkle chip. Then spread melted chips across the area. This leaves the chocolate coating a little more uneven, which I like because it makes each bite a little different, some more chocolaty, others more caramelly. This is one of the fun recipes I've come to love because it's real easy to experiment w the ingredients and real difficult to ruin the final product!,

      Reply
    2. Melissa

      November 21, 2023 at 10:29 am

      5 stars
      The best! So delicious and everyone went crazy for it!

      Reply
    3. Natasha

      November 21, 2023 at 7:59 am

      5 stars
      I cannot believe that I only needed four ingredients to make this recipe work. It was a success, my whole family enjoyed them for dessert!

      Reply
    4. jess

      November 20, 2023 at 2:40 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a great and simple way to get a sweet snack when youre craving one! thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe!

      Reply
    5. Allyson Zea

      November 20, 2023 at 12:40 pm

      I make this every year and it's always a hit!

      Reply
    6. Traci Taylor

      September 22, 2023 at 3:56 pm

      5 stars
      Can’t wait to make these again. They are so delicious and super easy! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Jessica

        September 22, 2023 at 3:58 pm

        Thanks so much Traci!

        Reply
    7. Melissa McArthur

      September 22, 2023 at 3:44 pm

      5 stars
      I needed this recipe like yesterday! The perfect amount of salty and sweet. YUM!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        September 22, 2023 at 3:58 pm

        It really is, thanks Melissa!

        Reply
    8. Terry

      September 22, 2023 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      Bring on it! So easy to make! So delicious!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        September 22, 2023 at 3:59 pm

        So glad you liked them :)

        Reply
    9. Kim

      September 22, 2023 at 2:39 pm

      5 stars
      This is so easy and yummy! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        September 22, 2023 at 3:59 pm

        You are so welcome!

        Reply
    10. Pam

      September 22, 2023 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      This was such a delicious and affordable treat for my family!!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        September 22, 2023 at 3:59 pm

        I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks Pam.

        Reply
    11. Robin

      December 17, 2022 at 2:38 pm

      This looks really good. I’m planning on making it for Christmas. How long does this last? Is making it a week before too early?

      Reply
      • Jessica

        December 18, 2022 at 4:56 pm

        No a week before will be fine! Just store it in the fridge in an airtight container, then allow to soften a little before eating if you like.

        Reply
    12. Holly

      September 09, 2022 at 5:56 pm

      5 stars
      Fantastic recipe when correct quantities used. This recipe reads like the ingredients were somehow transcribed incorrectly. I have made this many times.
      1) Salines: 40-46, not 80. You want a single layer of crackers over the bottom of a cookie sheet. 80 will give you a double layer and your bottom layer will be dry and unsatisfying.
      2) Need to be generous with the butter and brown sugar, one and a bit cups of each is better. Start the timer when you have roaring churning bubbles not just at the start of simmering.
      3) Sprinkling the chocolate chips on will not work. Melt in a microwave or double boiler first and then pour them over and smooth once the top of the toffee has started setting. If you try sprinkling the chocolate chips on and smearing them around you will end up with a (delicious) mess for your top layer.

      Reply
      • Sarah

        September 13, 2022 at 10:24 am

        Hey Holly! We might have a different-sized pan. We love making this toffee recipe the way we wrote it, but your way sounds great too! Thanks for your tips. We'll try them!

        Reply
    13. Donna

      January 19, 2021 at 3:37 pm

      My sugar was still pretty grainy. I boiled for 3 minutes stirring but it never set up.

      Reply
    14. Kim

      January 03, 2021 at 6:17 pm

      My Carmel didn’t set up. It’s still really gooey. Did I not boil it long enough?

      Reply
      • Sarah

        January 06, 2021 at 9:06 am

        Hi, I'm so sorry - it's impossible to tell you if you didn't boil it long enough since we weren't there with you. We have always had success with this recipe but every stove is different! Maybe next time you can try boiling it for longer!

        Reply
    15. Judy ward

      December 13, 2020 at 9:54 am

      I am going to make this it looks so easy and yummy.

      Reply
    16. Andrea

      December 10, 2020 at 12:47 pm

      Has anyone freezed this?

      Reply
    17. Melissa McArthur

      September 18, 2019 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      What a fun and tasty treat! And it doesn’t hurt that it’s a quick fix. Woo!

      Reply
    18. Kim

      November 25, 2018 at 5:47 pm

      Just wondering what a cube of butter is. Also. What is the measurement of chocolate chips?

      Reply
    19. jo

      November 27, 2015 at 8:18 am

      i've read conflicting info...how much is a "cube" of butter?

      Reply
      • Jessica @ Pretty Providence

        November 27, 2015 at 8:52 am

        1/2 a cup!

        Reply

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