Description
This delightful Ritz Cracker Toffee combines the buttery crunch of Ritz crackers with a rich, caramelized brown sugar toffee layer, topped with melted chocolate and optional nuts for added texture. It’s a simple, indulgent treat perfect for sharing or gifting, made with minimal ingredients and quick baking.
Ingredients
Scale
Toffee Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 box Ritz crackers
Topping
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Arrange Crackers: Lay out a single layer of Ritz crackers on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they do not overlap to ensure each cracker is evenly coated with toffee.
- Make Toffee Mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the softened butter and packed brown sugar. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil, then allow it to boil for about three minutes without stirring to develop the toffee’s rich flavor and proper consistency.
- Pour Toffee Over Crackers: Carefully pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the arranged Ritz crackers, ensuring every cracker is fully covered to create a uniform layer.
- Bake to Set Toffee: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for five minutes until the toffee mixture is bubbly, which helps it set properly and develop a chewy texture.
- Add Chocolate: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee and crackers. Let them sit for about two minutes to soften and start melting.
- Spread Melted Chocolate: Using a spatula, spread the softened melted chocolate evenly over the entire surface, covering the toffee layer completely.
- Add Nuts and Cool: If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts over the melted chocolate for added crunch and flavor. Allow the entire sheet to cool completely at room temperature until the chocolate hardens before breaking into pieces for serving.
Notes
- You can use semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips depending on your sweetness preference.
- Chopped nuts are optional but add a nice crunch; consider walnuts, pecans, or almonds.
- Make sure to pour the toffee hot over the crackers for even coating.
- Let the final toffee cool completely for the best texture; refrigerating can speed up the setting process.
- Store leftover toffee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
