Ritz Cracker Toffee

5 from 23 votes

This amazing Ritz cracker toffee recipe is totally addictive and so easy to make!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Cool Time2

Total Time2 30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Ritz Cracker Toffee Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 154kcal

Preheat your oven to 425°F. Start out by lining your 8×8 baking sheet with parchment paper because this is going to get sticky!
Place crackers in an even layer along the bottom of the pan. When I had a bit of a gap, I just broke a cracker in half and fit the cracker pieces in.
Place your butter and brown sugar in a pot and heat until completely melted. Boil for 2 to 4 minutes without stirring.
Immediately pour your homemade caramel over top of the Ritz crackers. Use an offset spatula (the kind you use for icing cakes) to spread that gooey caramel evenly across the crackers.
Pop the tray of crackers into the oven for 5 minutes to help thicken and set the caramel.
Carefully remove the crackers and place them on a heat-proof surface for the next step.
Sprinkle chocolate chips in an even layer on top of the toffee. Pop the tray back in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes to help the chocolate chips melt a bit.
Remove the baking tray and immediately spread the melted chocolate chips with the offset spatula. The chocolate chips may not melt completely but you don’t want to risk burning the chocolate and ruining the whole pan. Sprinkle with sea salt, if desired.
Let pan cool and then put it in the fridge to finish setting for up to 2 hours. It will get hard enough that you can “crack” it or slice through it with a sharp knife.

Try to create an even layer of crackers that are touching. This ensures that the toffee doesn’t run through the cracks, making it hard to remove from the pan.
Resist the urge to stir the caramel mixture – that can actually ruin your caramel.
Keep a close eye on this in the oven, and don't overbake. You don't want the edges of the crackers to burn, or this treat will taste burnt.