Description
Delightful Ritz cracker toffee combines buttery crackers with rich caramel and chocolate for an irresistible sweet treat. Crisp layers meld into a simple yet indulgent dessert perfect for holiday gatherings and casual snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 box Ritz crackers
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheet by lining with parchment paper and heating oven to 350°F.
- Create a uniform base layer of Ritz crackers across the sheet, ensuring no overlapping.
- Craft a rich toffee sauce by heating butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium temperature, stirring continuously until the mixture reaches a rolling boil.
- Maintain boiling for precisely three minutes without disrupting the mixture, allowing caramelization to develop deep flavors.
- Carefully drizzle the hot toffee mixture across crackers, guaranteeing complete and even coverage.
- Transfer the sheet to preheated oven, baking for five minutes until the surface becomes gloriously bubbly and golden.
- Remove from oven and immediately distribute chocolate chips across the hot toffee surface, allowing two minutes for natural melting.
- Use a spatula to spread the now-softened chocolate into a smooth, uniform layer covering the entire toffee base.
- Optionally enhance with a delicate sprinkle of chopped nuts for added texture and complexity.
- Allow the confection to cool completely at room temperature, then break into rustic, irregular pieces for serving.
Notes
- Choose fresh, crisp Ritz crackers to ensure a crunchy base that doesn’t become soggy during baking.
- Use room temperature butter for smooth, even caramel that coats crackers perfectly without burning.
- Let chocolate chips sit for exactly two minutes after sprinkling to create a smooth, easily spreadable layer without overheating.
- Skip nuts for a classic version or swap with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower for added crunch and allergy-friendly option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg