Saltine Toffee Bark Recipe

Made using crackers, butter, brown sugar and candy melts candy, this toffee bark is sure to become a holiday favorite.

Prep20 min
Total Time1 hr 30 min
Skill LevelBeginner

Amount8-10 servings

Ingredients & Tools
Instructions

Ingredients

40 saltine crackers
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
3/4 cup firmly-packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package Dark Cocoa Candy Melts Candy
Holiday sprinkles of your choice

Tools
Cookie sheet
Aluminum foil
Cooling grid
Saucepan

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prepare a baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil and spray with vegetable pan spray. Place crackers on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then stir in brown sugar and bring to a boil, stirring often. Let mixture boil for 1-2 minutes, until sugar is fully dissolved. Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in vanilla.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then stir in brown sugar and bring to a boil, stirring often.
Carefully pour the sugar mixture over the crackers then spread evenly, making sure crackers are covered completely.
Bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes or until the topping bubbles.
Remove from the oven and place on a cooling grid to cool for 10 minutes.
In a medium bowl, melt Dark Cocoa Candy Melts Candy according to package instructions. Spread melted Candy Melts Candy over the crackers evenly then immediately sprinkle with sprinkles.
Let toffee bark stand on the cooling grid for 10 minutes then refrigerate for 30-45 minutes until fully set.
Remove saltine toffee bark from the baking sheet and break into pieces to serve.

Notes

Rimmed baking sheet: The toffee layer will spread while baking. Using a rimmed baking sheet will prevent the toffee from going over the side of the pan.

Toppings: Holiday sprinkles can be substituted for pecans, crushed candy canes, or sprinkles of your choice.

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