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Saltine Toffee Bark

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Saltine Toffee Bark is a quick and easy sweet-salty treat featuring crisp saltine crackers topped with buttery toffee, smooth chocolate, and festive sprinkles. Perfect for Christmas parties, gifting, or cozy family gatherings, this addictive bark comes together in under 30 minutes and is always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 40 saltine crackers (enough to cover a 10×15-inch baking sheet)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks, 226g), cut into pieces
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar (200g)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (340g)
  • 1/2 cup festive sprinkles (60g, such as red and green nonpareils or crushed peppermint)
  • Generous pinch flaky sea salt, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a rimmed 10×15-inch baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil, letting it go up the sides.
  2. Arrange saltine crackers in a single, even layer on the prepared pan, touching but not overlapping. Break crackers to fill edges if needed.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly. Once bubbling, cook and stir for 3-4 minutes until thickened and pulling away from the sides.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract (if using).
  5. Immediately pour hot toffee over saltines and spread evenly with a spatula. Work quickly as it sets fast.
  6. Bake for 7-8 minutes until the toffee bubbles and soaks into the crackers. Check after 6 minutes if your oven runs hot.
  7. Remove pan from oven and scatter chocolate chips evenly over hot toffee. Wait 3-5 minutes for chips to melt, then spread into a smooth layer.
  8. Sprinkle festive sprinkles and flaky sea salt over melted chocolate. Press gently so toppings stick.
  9. Let bark cool to room temperature, or refrigerate for 30-45 minutes until chocolate is firm.
  10. Lift bark out using parchment, then break into 2-inch pieces by hand or with a sharp knife.

Notes

Stir the toffee constantly to prevent burning or graininess. Use good-quality chocolate chips for best flavor and texture. For gluten-free or dairy-free adaptations, use GF crackers, vegan butter, and dairy-free chocolate chips. Bark can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or frozen for up to a month. Let bark come to room temperature before breaking for neater pieces.

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Keywords: saltine toffee bark, Christmas dessert, holiday treat, easy toffee, chocolate bark, party snack, sweet and salty, edible gift

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