Molly’s Toffee
📜 Collection: Patsy Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Molly | 📂 Category: Desserts A deliciously simple and addictive homemade toffee made with saltine crackers, butter, sugar, and chocolate. This sweet and salty treat is easy to whip up and perfect for sharing.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 11 mins | 30 mins | 12 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Cookie sheet
- Foil
- Saucepan
- Spatula
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 sleeve | Saltines | Salt side up |
| 1 cup | Sugar | Granulated |
| 1 cup | Butter | Unsalted or salted |
| 12 oz | Chocolate chips | Semi-sweet |
| 1/2 cup | Pecans | Chopped |
Instructions
Step 1: Preparation and Boiling
- Line a cookie sheet with foil and completely cover the surface with 1 sleeve saltines, placing them salt side up.
- In a saucepan, bring 1 cup sugar and 1 cup butter to a boil, stirring constantly, and let boil for 3 minutes.
Step 2: Baking and Topping
- Pour the hot sugar and butter mixture evenly over the 1 sleeve saltines.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350° for 8 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and immediately cover with 12 oz chocolate chips, letting them sit for a minute to melt before spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup pecans evenly over the melted chocolate.
- Chill in the refrigerator until firm, then break apart into bite-sized pieces.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer for up to 2 weeks.
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