Welcome to a delectable holiday delight that’s sure to become a cherished addition to your festive repertoire – Festive Christmas Toffee Delight. This delightful confection combines the sweet, savory crunch of saltine crackers with a luscious layer of homemade caramel and a velvety blanket of chocolate. It’s the perfect treat to share with loved ones during the holiday season, offering a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that will leave your taste buds singing with joy. Whether you choose to top it with colorful M&M’s, drizzle it with white almond bark, or savor it in its classic form, this recipe will bring a touch of magic to your Christmas celebrations. So, let’s dive into the simple steps of creating this mouthwatering holiday treat and make your Christmas a little sweeter.
Ingredients:
- Saltine crackers
- 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- Semisweet chocolate chips
- Optional: Colorful M&M’s
- Optional: White almond bark
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a cookie sheet with a single layer of saltine crackers, making sure to cover the entire surface.
- In a saucepan, melt 2 sticks (1 cup) of unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, add 1 cup of brown sugar. Stir continuously until the mixture reaches a caramel-like consistency. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Carefully pour the caramel mixture over the saltine crackers, ensuring an even distribution. Use a spatula to spread the caramel if needed.
- Place the prepared tray in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 5 minutes. The caramel will bubble and spread, which is normal.
- After removing the tray from the oven, immediately sprinkle semisweet chocolate chips evenly over the hot caramel. Allow them to sit for a few minutes until they soften, and then use a spatula to gently spread the chocolate chips over the caramel layer until it forms a smooth chocolate topping.
- If you desire a festive touch, you can add colorful M&M’s on top of the melted chocolate while it’s still warm.
- For an extra layer of flavor and decoration, you can drizzle melted white almond bark over the M&M’s or chocolate layer.
- Place the tray in the refrigerator to cool and set. This typically takes about 1-2 hours.
- Once the toffee has solidified, remove it from the refrigerator and break it into bite-sized pieces.
- Serve your Festive Christmas Toffee Delight and enjoy!
This delightful treat is perfect for the holiday season and can be customized with various toppings to suit your preferences.
