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Saltine Toffee Treats (Cracker Candy) for Valentine’s Day – This cute, easy and super fast treat will be sure to delight the ones you love!
Quick! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! You’re all set, right? Got your cards and treats etc all ready to go? No? No problem!
Lol. Yeah me either. Having school aged kids is a whole new experience when it comes to holidays. I received a class list and was like, um – what is… this … for?
Apparently my almost 5 year old and my 7 year old needs to write and give out Valentines. Like, for reals.
As for me, I’ll probably make this Triple Chocolate Cheesecake, or these Oreo Dirt Pudding Parfaits to go along with a nice dinner and call it good.
This is so fast, you can make a couple of batches, and pack it in cute little bags with a ribbon, and be good to GO!
I’ve long been a fan of what we call in my house “Christmas Crack” (it has many names – toffee bark, cracker candy etc, saltine toffee etc). It’s a very simple treat – made with saltine crackers, caramel, chocolate and either nuts or candy sprinkled over the top.
A quick cool down in the fridge, break it up and it’s ready.
Since Christmas is LONG gone, I thought I’d make this treat with a Valentine’s Day spin…. a drizzle of pink colored white chocolate, and some cute little heart sprinkles. See the slideshow below for step-by-step, and let me know – what do you think?
Kylee’s Notes & FAQs
- Be careful with the hot caramel, that stuff will cause serious burning if you spill it!
- Use different colored sprinkles and decorations, depending on the occasion.
- Vary up the chocolate – white chocolate is also super yummy with this!
- Store in the fridge until ready to share.
Can you freeze Saltine Toffee?
Nope – it turns mushy when thawed. Store in the fridge instead.
How to make Saltine Toffee (Cracker Candy):
- Begin by spreading a cookie sheet with saltine crackers.
- Make the caramel on the stove, and pour over saltine crackers.
- Cook in the oven for 5 minutes, then sprinkle chocolate chips over the surface of the caramel.
- Return to the oven for 1 minute, then spread the chocolate evenly over the caramel.
- Melt the candy melts and pipe over the chocolate.
- Decorate with sprinkles.
- Refrigerate until very firm.
- Break into pieces, and share (or devour).
Need more Valentine’s Day Treats? Try one of these!!
- Double Chocolate Waffles from Lemon Blossoms
- Easy White Chocolate Fudge Recipe from Fearless Dining
- Pink & White Chocolate Fudge from Sweet & Savory Meals
Here are some of my favorite dessert recipes – that you might enjoy too!
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Saltine Toffee Treats (Cracker Candy)
Suggested Equipment
Ingredients
- 40 saltine crackers
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar firmly packed
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 12 oz mini chocolate chips (dark or milk – you choose)
- 6 oz candy melts (pink)
- 1/2 cup sprinkles of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325F.
- Arrange the crackers on a rimmed baking sheet, breaking them wherever you need to, to make them fit. Be brutal.
- In a heavy bottomed saucepan, combine the butter and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the vanilla and stir.
- Boil the mixture for 1-2 minutes, until it thickens slightly.
- Pour toffee (carefully – it’s super hot) over the crackers, and use a spatula to spread it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. The toffee should be bubbling.
- Remove the tray, spread the chocolate chips even over the surface and place back in the oven for a minute.
- Remove the tray, spread the chocolate out evenly.
- Melt the pink candy melts (a minute in the microwave at 50% power works)
- Pour the pink candy melts into a ziplock bag with the corner cut out, or a decorating bag – and decorate over the top of the chocolate.
- Add sprinkles and let cool in the refrigerator or freezer until very firm.
- Remove the entire treat from the tray (should be easy) to a cutting board.
- Break or cut into pieces.
- Share with the ones you love!
- (Devour)
Tips & Notes:
Top Tips for Saltine Toffee:
- Be careful with the hot caramel, that stuff will cause serious burning if you spill it!
- Use different colored sprinkles and decorations, depending on the occasion.
- Vary up the chocolate – white chocolate is also super yummy with this!
nutrition facts
Nutritional Disclaimer
Recipes written and produced on Kylee Cooks are for informational purposes only. Kylee is not a certified nutritionist. Nutritional data provided on Kylee Cooks has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration.
Update: This post was originally posted in February, 2016 and has been updated to improve user experience. The recipe remains unchanged.
Heather G says
Could I make these ahead of time and freeze them until needed?
Kylee says
I wouldn’t – they’d get soggy. They’ll keep for several days in a sealed container though if you wanted to make it ahead!
nicole says
Oh, no! I can see these being major trouble! They’re so cute with the heart sprinkles and I bet they can be made for most holidays! Thanks for sharing — definitely pinning for later 🙂
Felesha says
I just love how easy these fun little treats are! Thanks for sharing!
Kylee says
Thanks, Felesha! I appreciate you stopping by.
Kristen says
I might get into trouble if I make this!! I am pretty sure my husband would eat all of this!
Kylee says
Hehe – I’ve hidden part of the stash… from everyone
Lara @ Uptite Mamas says
Freaking love this candy! I make it at christmas time. I have to keep it as strictly a christmas recipe because if I made it all the time, I would eat it all the time. And we know too much of a good thing… Love that you added valentine’s day theme. Hmmmm maybe I should make a batch. 😉
Visiting from the blog hop!!
Kylee says
Thanks for stopping by! I used to be a strictly “christmas only” maker of this, but… it lends itself so well to being modified… why not cheat and use it for Valentines? or St Patrick’s Day? What about white chocolate, red swirls, and blue sprinkles for 4th July?
michele says
This is so darling. I make this often, but you make it look so festive in your presentation…I am going to make it your way for the gang for valentines day! Thanks so much!
Kylee says
Thanks, Michele – I think it can be adapted for any occasion!
Terra Heck says
I had Christmas Crack for the first time last December. It was very yummy. Thanks for the Valentine’s version recipe. I’ll have to give it a try.
Kylee says
Thanks, Terra!
Tracy @ Served from Scratch says
Love toffee treats!! This looks soo good
Kylee says
Thanks, Tracy – give them a try!
Eva @ Eva Bakes says
Oooh, this looks so addicting! I’m afraid I’d eat the whole pan myself. 🙂
Kylee says
Well, you might. So you have to force yourself to share.
demeter | beaming baker says
Christmas Crack? LOL. This recipe is such a great idea for Valentine’s Day! Thanks for the recipe. 🙂
Kylee says
hehe – yeah, I think the name derived from the word “cracker” but… for me, it’s as addicting as I assume crack is…. 😉 Thanks for stopping by!
Molly Kumar says
I do have all the ingredients inclucing that box of saltine 🙂 These would be perfect for valentine!