Description
Make this addictive Peanut Butter Holiday Crack with salty crackers, buttery toffee, creamy peanut butter, and a chocolate topping. It is an easy chocolate saltine toffee perfect for parties.
Ingredients
- 40 saltine crackers (about 1 sleeve), salted
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup holiday-colored sprinkles (red, white, and green nonpareils)
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil and spray lightly with non-stick spray.
- Arrange the saltine crackers in a single flat layer on the prepared pan, breaking them to fit edge-to-edge.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil while stirring occasionally.
- Once boiling, cook the mixture undisturbed for exactly 3 minutes until it is frothy and thickened.
- Pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the crackers. Use a spatula to spread it to the edges. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Immediately drop spoonfuls of peanut butter over the hot toffee. Let it sit for 1 minute to soften, then spread into a smooth, thin layer.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the warm peanut butter layer. Return the pan to the oven for 1 minute to melt the chocolate.
- Gently spread the melted chocolate into an even layer using an offset spatula.
- Immediately top with holiday sprinkles and chopped peanuts while the chocolate is still wet.
- Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours until the chocolate and toffee are completely set and hard.
- Lift the foil out of the pan and peel it away from the candy. Crack the candy into jagged pieces using your hands or a knife.
Notes
- Line the pan with foil completely up the sides to prevent sticky toffee from leaking.
- Do not stir the brown sugar and butter mixture once it starts boiling to ensure the toffee sets properly.
- Chill the crackers thoroughly before breaking them for clean, snappy pieces.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container with parchment paper between layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Candy/Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American