Description
This White Chocolate Pecan Toffee recipe combines the classic buttery, caramelized flavor of toffee made on a bed of saltine crackers, topped with rich melted white chocolate and crunchy chopped pecans. It’s an easy-to-make sweet treat perfect for parties, holiday gifting, or just an indulgent homemade snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cracker Base
- 35–40 saltine crackers
Toffee Mixture
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Topping
- 10 ounces white chocolate wafers
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a 15x10x1-inch baking sheet with saltine crackers in a single layer. Optionally, place a sheet of parchment paper over the baking sheet before adding crackers to prevent sticking. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Toffee Mixture: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the granulated sugar and stir constantly as the mixture comes to a rolling boil. Immediately remove from heat once boiling begins to prevent burning.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the arranged saltine crackers on the baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the crackers turn browned and the toffee is caramelized.
- Transfer Toffee: Carefully remove the toffee from the oven. Using a small spatula, lift each piece of the toffee cracker mixture from the sheet and place onto a parchment paper-lined surface to cool slightly.
- Melt and Spread Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate wafers until smooth, either in a microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently, or over a double boiler. Spread the melted white chocolate liberally over each toffee piece while still warm.
- Add Nuts and Set: Immediately sprinkle the chopped pecans over the white chocolate before it sets to ensure they stick well. Allow the chocolate to fully set at room temperature.
- Store: Once fully cooled and chocolate is hardened, store the toffee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Placing parchment paper over the baking sheet before laying down the crackers helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- Store toffee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to keep it fresh and crunchy.
- Use unsalted butter to control saltiness, as saltine crackers already have salt.
- Ensure to spread the white chocolate while the toffee is still warm to help the chocolate adhere better.
- Chopped pecans can be toasted lightly before sprinkling for added flavor if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximate)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
