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Ritz Cracker Toffee
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Ritz Cracker Toffee Recipe

Buttery crackers, chewy caramel, and chocolate layered together and sprinkled with crushed peppermint candies — need I say more?
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings 9 pieces
Calories 270kcal
Author Jill Nystul

Ingredients

  • 20 Ritz Crackers
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 pinch sea salt optional topping
  • crushed candy cane optional topping

Instructions

  • Line an 8x8" pan with parchment paper.
  • Place Ritz crackers in an even layer covering the bottom of the pan.
  • Combine butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan and heat until melted. Boil the mixture for 2-3 minutes WITHOUT stirring.
  • Immediately pour the caramel mixture over the Ritz crackers and spread it into an even layetr with a spatula.
  • Bake at 425 degrees F for 5 minutes to thicken and set the caramel.
  • Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the caramel, then bake for 2-3 more minutes to melt the chocolate chips.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and immediately spread the melted chocolate into an even layer.
  • Sprinkle a pinch of salt or crushed candy cane bits on top, then let the pan cool for about 2 hours before breaking the toffee into snack-sized pieces.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 360IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg