Saltine Toffee

By kayjayjohnson

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 sleeves of salted saltine crackers
• 1 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups {packed} dark brown sugar
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Details

Adapted from stumbleupon.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a half sheet pan with foil & coat it with non-stick cooking spray.

Lay the crackers out onto the sheet pan, in an even layer, filling in any gaps with broken pieces. You will have some crackers left over. Set them aside for now.

Heat the butter & brown sugar in a saucepan, over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil. Pour the toffee over the crackers, then use a spatula to smooth it out over the entire surface. Transfer to the oven & bake for about 5 minutes, or until the toffee is bubbling all over. Remove the pan from the oven & let it cool for 1 minute.

Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot toffee & let them sit for a minute, or two, until they have begun to soften & melt. Use a spatula to spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee. Take the reserved crackers & crumble them over the chocolate while it is still soft.

Chill the pan, until the toffee & chocolate are set {about 30 minutes}. Break it up into small pieces & serve. The toffee can be stored in an airtight container {chilled, or in a cool, dry spot} for up to one week.