Quick Homemade Graham Cracker Toffee Treats Recipe
Quick Homemade Graham Cracker Toffee Treats are an easy and delicious dessert combining crunchy graham crackers, rich buttery toffee, melted chocolate, and optional chopped nuts. Perfect for a sweet snack or holiday treat, these buttery toffee bars come together swiftly with simple ingredients and baking in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 toffee squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 package Graham Crackers (Approximately 14 full sheets)
Toffee Sauce
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (Around 2 sticks)
- 1 cup Brown Sugar (Packed)
Topping
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips (Semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts (Optional, such as almonds or pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the toffee treats.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy removal and clean-up.
- Arrange Crackers: Lay out the graham crackers in a single layer on the parchment-lined baking sheet, covering the surface evenly.
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter completely.
- Add Brown Sugar: Stir in the packed brown sugar into the melted butter and continue stirring until the mixture begins to boil. Let it boil gently for 3 to 4 minutes without stirring, which helps develop the toffee.
- Pour Toffee: Carefully pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the arranged graham crackers, ensuring full coverage.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes until the toffee bubbles and puffs slightly, indicating it’s set.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot toffee layer.
- Melt Chocolate: Allow the chocolate chips to melt, then use a spatula to spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee for a smooth finish.
- Add Nuts (Optional): If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts evenly over the melted chocolate layer to add crunch and flavor.
- Cool and Refrigerate: Let the treats cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow the chocolate and toffee to fully set.
- Cut and Serve: Use the parchment paper to lift the toffee off the baking sheet, cut into squares or rectangles, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensuring the toffee mixture boils for the full 3-4 minutes without stirring is key to achieving the proper caramelization and texture.
- If you prefer a dairy-free version, substitute unsalted butter with a vegan butter alternative and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Sprinkling nuts is optional but adds a wonderful texture contrast and flavor; pecans or almonds work best.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and crunch.
- For easier cutting, make sure the toffee is fully chilled before slicing to prevent cracking.
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