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Roasted Peanut & Chocolate Cracker Toffee with Flaked Sea Salt

 

Cracker toffee also goes by another name, “Candy Crack”, which is pretty accurate because it is addictive! It’s sweet and little salty, crunchy and creamy. You can use any kind of chocolate or toppings you want. It’s really fun to play around with and tailor it to whatever holiday or occasion you may be celebrating.

While this is a pretty simple recipe to make, I do have some advice to ensure your end result is successful:

1- Definitely boil the brown sugar and butter for a minimum of three minutes, this is important.

2- Line whatever pan you use with parchment and spray it with nonstick spray. The first time I tested this recipe I didn’t line my pan and it was hell trying to get it out!

3- Make sure you let everything set completely before you try to break it apart. the longer you give the toffee to set the better.

 

Ingredients:

 

30 saltine crackers

2 + 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup butter

1 cup dark brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts, chopped

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Flaked sea salt (for topping)

Instructions:

 

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9x15in pan with cooking spray, line with parchment and spray again. Spread crackers out across the bottom of the pan. Set aside.

2. In a medium saucepan, melt the sugar and butter together. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 3- 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla, pumpkin spice, and cinnamon, and immediately pour over the crackers in an even layer. 

3. Place the pan in the oven and for a around 4-5 minutes. You want the mixture to bubble. 

4. Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the kosher salt and chocolate chips over the crackers in an even layer. Place back in the oven for 30-45 seconds. Remove from oven and let the sit for a minute or so, until the chips are melted and spreadable.

5. Spread the chocolate over the crackers and top with chopped peanuts, pressing on them gently so they sink into the chocolate. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before sprinkling with flaked sea salt.

6. Allow to cool and harden completely, a few hours – overnight. Cut into pieces and enjoy. 

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