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Ritz Cracker Toffee

Crunchy sweet and salty toffee: Ritz crackers form a buttery toffee base, baked, then topped with melted chocolate and optional nuts. Chill, break, and enjoy.
Prep Time25 minutes
Chilling Time30 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 30

Ingredients

  • About 1 sleeve Ritz or saltine crackers enough to cover pan in single layer
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups milk chocolate chips
  • Optional: chopped almonds or pecans for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a 10.5×15.5 jelly roll pan with parchment, creasing edges for easy removal.
  • Arrange crackers in a single flat layer to fill pan.
  • In saucepan, melt butter, stir in brown sugar. Bring to a full boil (bubbling intensely around edges) and boil for 3 minutes—no stirring during that time.
  • Immediately remove from heat and pour toffee over crackers, spreading gently so most crackers are covered (some shift is okay).
  • Bake for 6 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over hot toffee. Return to oven 1 minute to soften chips.
  • Remove and quickly spread melted chocolate evenly. Sprinkle optional nuts.
  • Cool briefly at room temp, then refrigerate ~30 minutes until fully firm.
  • Break into shards or squares and store in airtight container.

Notes

  • Creased parchment edges help you lift the whole slab easily.
  • Boil vigorously to ensure proper toffee set—if underboiled, the result will be soft.
  • Work quickly when adding chocolate before it cools.
  • Use good quality chocolate for flavor.
  • When breaking, wear gloves or press pieces with another parchment to avoid shards flying.