Prepare to have your taste buds blown away by the most addictive dessert you'll ever encounter! This Chocolate Peanut Butter Saltine Toffee is a mind-blowing combination of crispy saltine crackers, rich buttery toffee, decadent chocolate, and creamy peanut butter that will make you question everything you thought you knew about desserts. In just 20 minutes, you'll create a treat so irresistible that it'll disappear faster than you can say "seconds, please!"
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 pieces
Ingredients
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil, ensuring complete coverage with slight overhang for easy removal.
- Arrange saltine crackers in a single, tight layer across the entire baking sheet, breaking crackers if needed to fit perfectly and cover the entire surface.
- In a medium saucepan, melt unsalted butter and brown sugar together over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture becomes smooth and begins to bubble, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Carefully pour the hot butter and sugar mixture evenly over the arranged saltine crackers, using a spatula to ensure complete and uniform coverage.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the toffee layer becomes bubbly and slightly darkened.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips evenly across the hot toffee surface, allowing the residual heat to melt the chocolate.
- Use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to spread the melted chocolate in a smooth, even layer covering the entire toffee base.
- Drizzle melted creamy peanut butter over the chocolate layer, creating decorative swirls using a knife or toothpick.
- Allow the toffee to cool at room temperature for 30-45 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator to set completely for about 1 hour.
- Once fully hardened, lift the toffee from the baking sheet using the parchment paper overhang and break or cut into irregular pieces.
- Store in an airtight container between layers of parchment paper in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Tips
- Use fresh, crisp saltine crackers for the best texture and base.
- Stir the butter and brown sugar constantly to prevent burning and ensure a smooth toffee.
- Watch the toffee carefully while baking - it can go from perfect to burnt quickly.
- Let the chocolate melt naturally from the heat of the toffee for the smoothest coverage.
- Create beautiful peanut butter swirls by drizzling carefully and using a toothpick or knife.
- Ensure the toffee is completely cool and set before breaking into pieces to get clean edges.
- Store in the refrigerator to maintain the crisp texture and prevent melting.
- For a variation, try using different types of chocolate or adding chopped nuts on top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 25mg
