Valentine's Day Crack (Saltine Cracker Toffee)

Valentine's Day Crack is a festive treat that combines layers of saltine crackers, toffee, and white chocolate!

Nothing says "I love you" like a batch of Valentine's Day Crack (also known as Saltine Cracker Toffee)! Flowers will wilt, but this irresistible mix of salty crackers, buttery toffee, and white chocolate is a total heart-stealer. It’s the perfect sweet treat for your "Galentines" or your significant other. Just a heads up: it’s so good, you might want to keep the first batch all to yourself!

This Valentine's Day Crack (also known as Saltine Cracker Toffee) is easy and quick to make - and everyone loves it! Here's what you'll need:

(Specific measurements and full recipe instructions are found below)

• saltine crackers - I know it sounds crazy, but trust me. You will need 35-40 crackers to use as the base, which absorbs the delicious toffee for the candy crunch. You could substitute with Ritz crackers, but I like that the saltine squares fit perfectly into the baking sheet.
• butter - I prefer to use salted butter.
• brown sugar - light or dark brown sugar can be used. The dark brown sugar will have a stronger flavor.
• white chocolate chips - You can substitute with almond bark, or use chocolate chips (milk, semi sweet, or dark).
• candy melts - Change the colors up for different holidays, like pink for Valentine’s Day, green for St Patrick’s Day, etc. These can be skipped entirely if you don't want the extra color.
• Valentine candy & sprinkles - small Valentine candies and sprinkles add extra color and fun!

You will also need a baking sheet, parchment paper, and a piping bag.

First, line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and then spray it generously with non-stick cooking spray for good measure. You DO NOT want this sticking to the pan! Once the pan has been prepared, arrange saltine crackers - yes, saltine crackers - in a single layer to cover the entire pan.

If you've never made toffee before, don't worry! It's so much easier than you'd think.

Combine butter and brown sugar over medium-high heat until it comes to a boil. It's VERY important that you stir the mixture constantly so that it doesn't burn! Once it comes to a boil, let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes.

The toffee mixture will be extremely hot, so CAREFULLY pour it over the saltine crackers and then spread it out evenly with a spatula.

Next, bake the toffee-coated crackers for about 5 minutes to give the crackers some time to absorb the toffee and to bring the toffee up to the "hard-crack" temperature stage. If the toffee doesn't get hot enough, it will be chewy instead of hard.

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately top with the white chocolate chips. Let the chips sit for a few minutes, and then spread the melted chocolate out evenly over the surface with a spatula.

While the chocolate is still melty, top with Valentine candies and a generous amount of Valentine sprinkles for a festive touch.

Melt the pink melting wafers in the microwave or a double boiler until smooth. Place the melted wafers into a small piping bag or ziplock bag and snip the corner off. Drizzle it over the top and add more sprinkles.

Let the coating cool completely to room temperature, or refrigerate for it to set quicker.

Once cooled, remove the Valentine Crack from the pan and break it into pieces. You can use a knife to cut it into equal-sized pieces, or break it up by hand.

The Valentine's Day Crack is now ready to serve! Enjoy this delicious treat while watching rom-com movies, arrange the pieces on a plate for your next holiday party, or package pieces up in small bags and gift to friends and family.

Valentine's Day Crack

Servings: 16
Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 24 saltine crackers
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups white chocolate chips
• 1 cup pink candy melts
• 1 cup red and pink M&Ms
• Valentine sprinkles

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F
2. Line a 10"x15" baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray for easy removal.
3. Arrange the saltine crackers in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Set aside.
4. In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium-high heat. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
5. Let the toffee mixture boil for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Carefully pour the hot toffee mixture over the saltine crackers, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
7. Bake toffee-topped crackers for 5 minutes, or until the toffee is bubbly and the crackers are golden.
8. Remove the pan from the oven and immediately top with white chocolate chips.
9. Let the chips sit for a few minutes to melt, then spread the melted chocolate evenly over the crackers with a spatula.
10. While the chocolate is still warm, top with candies and Valentine sprinkles.
11. Melt the white candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals. Stir well after each interval until completely melted and smooth.
12. Pour the melted wafers into a piping bag or ziploc bag and cut the corner.
13. Drizzle the melted wafers over the entire pan and add more sprinkles, if desired.
14. Allow the baking sheet to cool at room temperature.
15. Once the toffee has hardened, break into pieces and serve.

Storage: 

• Store Valentine's Day Crack in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, refrigerate for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 4 months.

I'm looking forward to making some batches of Valentine's Day Crack to share with friends and family, and hope you try this recipe for yourself! It's such a delicious treat that everyone will love, and is SO easy to make. If you decide to give this recipe a try, I'd love to hear all about it! Please share your creations on Instagram, Facebook, or leave a comment/photo on the project pin on Pinterest!

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