Best Graham Cracker Toffee
This is the Best Graham Cracker Toffee made with 5 ingredients in just 30 minutes. Similar to Christmas Crack, these bars have layers of caramel and nuts over honey grahams. The ideal make-ahead holiday treat that is also great to package as a gift.
Servings: 51 Servings
Calories: 56kcal
Ingredients
- 13 full graham cracker sheets
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Carefully break the graham crackers at the seams. To a half sheet pan, evenly distribute 51 graham crackers in a single layer.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans in an even layer on top.
- To a medium saucepan on medium heat, combine butter, sugar, and vanilla.
- Once the butter has melted and combined with the sugar, turn the heat to medium-high heat and bring to a full boil. Allow the mixture to boil for EXACTLY 2 minutes, stirring occasionally and very carefully to avoid splashing!
- Slowly and carefully pour the butter mixture over the graham crackers. Spread the mixture with a rubber spatula, ensuring all pieces are covered and still evenly distributed. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 7-9 minutes or until the toffee coating is bubbling and crackers slightly browned.
- Remove from the oven, allow them to rest 1 minute, then transfer one-by-one to a cooling rack or parchment paper using a small spatula and knife. Store in an air-tight container.
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Notes
Recipe Tips and Substitutions
- Adding Melted Chocolate: Sprinkle chocolate chips over top after the graham cracker toffee base has baked. Wait 3 minutes then spread the chocolate layer evenly with a spatula.
- You can use milk chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, or white chocolate chips.
- Saltine Cracker Toffee: Saltine Crackers can also be used at the base for the sugar mixture. Follow the recipe and simply swap the sheets of graham crackers for saltines.
- Chocolate Graham Cracker Toffee: Chocolate graham crackers can also be used at the base for the sugar mixture. Follow the recipe and simply swap the sheets of honey graham crackers for chocolate.
- Other Yummy Additions: This graham cracker toffee recipe is versatile. Here are some ideas for toppings that pair well with graham cracker toffee:
- Nuts: Besides pecans, almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts, can also add a crunchy texture and a nutty flavor that complements the sweet toffee.
- Sea Salt: A sprinkle of sea salt on top of the toffee adds a delightful contrast to the sweetness.
- Toasted Coconut: Provides a tropical and slightly chewy texture. Add after the toffee has baked.
- Festive Sprinkles: Colored sprinkles can add a fun and festive touch.
- Dried Fruit: Chopped dried fruit, such as apricots, cranberries, or cherries, can add a chewy and fruity element that balances the sweetness of the toffee.
- Candy Pieces: Crushed candy cane pieces, M&M's, chopped Heath bar, toffee bits, or other small candy pieces can be a colorful and tasty addition.
- White Chocolate Drizzle: Drizzling melted white chocolate over the toffee adds visual appeal and a sweet and creamy layer.
- Chopped Pretzels: Chopped pretzels provide a salty and crunchy element that pairs well with the sweetness of the toffee.
- Avoid Less than Ideal Textures: Follow the recipe exactly as written. See "How do I avoid Grainy Toffee" and "How do I avoid Chewy Toffee" on this recipe's post to troubleshoot these outcomes.
- Butter Recommendation: Salted butter works best for this homemade toffee as the salt pairs well with the sweetness of the graham crackers and toffee. I wouldn't recommend substituting with unsalted butter or other fat source.
Nutrition
Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 112IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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