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Easy 5-Ingredient Graham Cracker Toffee Bars (No Thermometer Needed)

A pile of broken pieces of graham cracker toffee with a thick chocolate topping served on a white plate.
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Make this shatteringly crisp, buttery graham cracker toffee with just five pantry staples. This simple recipe delivers the rich flavor of homemade Christmas Crack candy without needing a candy thermometer, making it perfect for quick holiday treats or last-minute desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sleeve graham crackers (about 13 full sheets)
  • 1 ¼ cups unsalted butter
  • 1 ¼ cups packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped pecans or almonds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place the graham crackers in a single layer across the bottom of the sheet.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Once boiling, continue to cook for exactly 3 minutes without stirring.
  3. Pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the graham crackers, spreading quickly to cover the entire surface.
  4. Bake for 5 minutes. The toffee should look bubbly.
  5. Remove the sheet from the oven. Immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee layer. Let the chocolate sit for 5 minutes to soften.
  6. Spread the melted chocolate smoothly over the toffee layer using an offset spatula. If using nuts, sprinkle them over the chocolate now.
  7. Allow the toffee to cool completely at room temperature, or place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to speed up the hardening process.
  8. Once fully set, break the graham cracker toffee into irregular pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • For a salted finish, sprinkle flaky sea salt over the melted chocolate before it cools.
  • If you prefer a different topping, substitute the nuts with white chocolate chips or crushed peppermint candy.
  • This recipe works best with standard honey graham crackers; avoid cinnamon or chocolate varieties for the classic flavor profile.

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