Pecan & browned butter saltine toffee bark | Restless Chipotle
Pecan & browned butter saltine toffee bark
5 mins prepServes 16
A dangerously easy holiday candy made from salty crackers, molten caramel, and a blanket of melty chocolate. Crunchy, buttery, wildly addictive—and gone before you can hide a piece for later.
0 Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 15x10x1-inch pan with heavy-duty foil and lightly butter it.
1 Arrange saltines in a single layer—tight, no gaps.
2 In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Keep it going until it foams, the milk solids turn light golden brown, and it smells nutty (about 5–7 minutes).
9 Immediately stir in the brown sugar and slowly whisk until it’s smooth and glossy and begins to bubble. Cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring.
3 Pour the caramel over the saltines and spread quickly.
4 Bake for 8–10 minutes, until bubbly.
5 Remove from oven, sprinkle chocolate chips on top, and let them sit for 2 minutes. Spread into a smooth layer.
6 Sprinkle 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon smoked salt evenly over the chocolate layer, if using.
7 Immediately scatter chopped pecans over the chocolate, then finish with the toffee bits.
8 Cool completely, refrigerate 1 hour, then break into jagged pieces. Store airtight.
