How do you beat the 6 saltine cracker challenge?

Try the 3,2,1 strategy. This strategy is done by eating your crackers in sets of three, then two, and eating the last cracker on it's own . Your saliva is absorbed after eating two saltines separately, so when you use this strategy it is said to be easier since half of the challenge is over with in the first go.

Why is my saltine toffee grainy?

Why is my saltine toffee grainy? The graininess you taste in toffee is always whole sugar crystals that did not fully dissolve when heated .

Why do you put baking soda in toffee?

Brittles and toffees accumulate small amounts of acid from the browning reactions that occur during cooking . This is one reason why the baking soda is added at the end of cooking. The soda reacts with the acid to make bubbles, and the syrup foams.

Why is the saltine challenge hard?

Although the challenge may sound trivial, it is difficult because the crackers quickly exhaust the saliva in the mouth . Even though six saltines can fit in one's mouth at the same time, and a minute is plenty of time to chew, the resulting mass of crumbs is still difficult to swallow with a dry mouth.

What is the 3 cracker challenge?

They say this is fairly impossible. All we are asking you to do is eat THREE cream crackers in one minute or under . You cannot drink or eat anything else during this time. Are you up for the challenge?

Why do saltines have 13 holes?

For cracker dough to bake to a perfect crisp, it needs to release the steam. Basically, perforating crackers with holes (also called docking) helps release steam from the dough when it bakes to keep the crackers flat . Browse our entire collection of Cracker Recipes.

Why is my toffee chewy and not crunchy?

Simmering the syrup for English toffee to the requisite 300°F temperature can (and should) be a slow process — up to 20 minutes or so. Don't hurry this gradual transformation; syrup that doesn't reach 300°F, or close to it , will make candy with timid flavor and chewy (not crunchy) texture.

Should you stir toffee while cooking?

It's important while the toffee cooks to only stir it occasionally . Constant stirring can cause the toffee to crystallize and separate. For those of you that need to know exactly how often you should stir, I would suggest erring on the side of not stirring more than stirring.

Why do you add vinegar to toffee?

Made with just sugar and a little water, toffee is easy to make and is an easy introduction to the world of confectionary. This recipe includes a dash of vinegar which will help keep the colour of the toffee clear and bright and banish any cloudiness .

Why are saltines so addicting?

Saltine crackers are easy to eat because they are very low in fiber and don't give you the full, satisfied feeling you get from a serving whole grains or vegetables. Plus, they are made with refined carbohydrates, which cause blood sugar fluctuations and increased carb cravings .

Can you eat too many saltine crackers?

Eating too many crackers can cause you to gain weight . Serving sizes for crackers are relatively small, and if you do not control your portions, you'll consume more calories and fat. According to the My Pyramid website, five whole wheat crackers are equivalent to one serving of whole grains.

Is it possible to eat 3 crackers in a minute?

By the time you are part way through your second or third cracker, your mouth will be completely devoid of saliva. You will be unable to swallow anything ! Original question: How many crackers could you eat in a minute?

How many saltines is impossible?

According to popular belief—passed down from generation to generation via late-night dorm-room chat—it's impossible to eat six saltine crackers in a minute .

Saltine Toffee Recipe (2024)

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Posted by Aimee 121 comments
Published: Sep 22, 2020 Last Updated: Sep 22, 2020

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If you’ve never tried Saltine Toffee, now is the time! Crispy, buttery toffee with crackers, pecans and chocolate. So easy to make, too!

Why make toffee from crackers

Years ago I remember being at a family reunion and I tried a graham cracker toffee bar. It was amazing and delicious, and I was SHOCKED that the base was a graham cracker.

I had to keep eating, bar after bar, for taste testing purposes.

This Saltine Toffee recipe has a saltier base (DUH) than a graham cracker, so the sweet and salty combo shines through on these bars!

While I love homemade English toffee, from scratch…sometimes I want something FASTER. And easier!

Ingredient Notes

Similar to my favorite Christmas crack recipe, you only need a handful of ingredients to make a delicious candy treat!

Butter– choose unsalted butter in this recipe, the crackers have enough salt!
Sugar– granulated sugar is best!
Saltine Crackers– like I mentioned above, you can use graham crackers, Ritz crackers, or Club crackers. But for a traditional cracker toffee, start with Saltines.
Milk Chocolate– you can also use dark chocolate or white chocolate if you prefer!
Pecans– completely optional. You can add them before baking (and you get a toasted, nutty flavor…or sprinkle them on the melted chocolate.

Step by Step Instructions

STEP 1: Melt your butter in a small saucepan, then add your sugar. Bring this mixture to a rolling boil.

STEP 2: Line 40 saltine crackers on a 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking sheet.

STEP 3: Pour the melted butter and sugar mixture over the crackers, slowly, making sure that all the crackers have been covered in butter. You want all that buttery goodness in your Saltine Toffee!

STEP 4: Sprinkle everything generously with chopped pecans, then bake this for about 15 minutes. You want to make sure that the crackers look brown and caramelized.

STEP 5: Use a small spatula to remove the hot saltine cracker toffee from the pan and place it on parchment paper (or wax paper).

STEP 6: Melt your chocolate chips and spread over each cracker. To make this easier, I pour my melted chocolate into a large Ziploc bag, then snip the corner and drizzle generously over each cracker. Works like a charm!

More Cracker Toffee recipes

S’mores Cracker Toffee is layers of graham cracker toffee, marshmallows, and chocolate. What more could you want in life?

Buttery, crunchy saltine toffee with a sweet and tart topping. You’ll love the flavor and texture of this Cranberry Pistachio Saltine Toffee recipe!

This Peppermint Cracker Toffee is ridiculously easy and delicious. Crisp, buttery toffee topped with white chocolate and peppermint candy, the perfect Christmas candy treat!

Peanut Butter Cracker Toffee will be your new favorite sweet treat. It’s so simple to make, and it’s downright trouble too with its addictive peanut butter flavor!

Tips and Tricks

Check your oven temperature. Cracker toffee can go from not ready to burnt in a minutes. Keep your eye on the toffee and remove when lightly browned.
Instead of removing individual pieces of crackers to cool, instead allow to cool as a whole on baking sheet. When set, crack into bite sized pieces.
Don’t worry about melting chocolate separately. Instead, put chocolate chips on hot toffee and place in oven for one minute. Use an offset spatula to smooth evenly.

Recipe FAQs

Can I use brown sugar instead of granulated white sugar?

Yes! I suggest swapping equal amount of packed light brown sugar, following the recipe directions exactly the same.

Can you freeze saltine toffee?

Wrap your toffee in plastic wrap and then place in an airtight freezer safe container. Freeze for up to 30 days.

Can I use margarine instead of butter?

To achieve the buttery crisp toffee flavor, I suggest keeping the recipe as written with butter.

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Saltine Cracker Toffee

4.61 from 64 votes

By: Aimee

If you've never tried Saltine Toffee, now is the time! Crispy, buttery, toffee with crackers, pecans and chocolate. So easy to make, too!

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 40 servings

Ingredients

▢ 40 saltine crackers
▢ 1 cup unsalted butter
▢ ¾ cup granulated sugar
▢ 1 cup chopped pecans
▢ 12 ounces milk chocolate chips

Instructions

Line a 15x10x1-inch baking sheet with the saltine crackers. Set aside. Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add in sugar and bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly.Once it begins to boil, remove from heat.
Pour over saltine crackers and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Place in a 375°F oven for about 13-15 minutes, until crackers are browned and caramelized.
Remove from oven and using a small spatula, place each piece of toffee onto a sheet of parchment paper on the counter.
Melt chocolate morsels and spread generously over toffee. Allow chocolate to set and store in airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

Make it easier! Place parchment paper in baking sheet prior to adding saltines. Cook accordingly. Remove from oven and sprinkles with chocolate chips. Allow to melt about 5 minutes, then spread with an offset spatula.
Freeze it! Wrap in plastic wrap then place toffee in an airtight container to freeze for up to 30 days.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1piece, Calories: 132kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 14mg, Sodium: 36mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 8g

Course: Candy

Cuisine: American

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Crisp, buttery pieces of toffee made from saltine crackers and topped with pecans and rich milk chocolate. The perfect holiday treat.