Christmas Toffee

Be careful - this stuff is so easy to make, it's scary {because you'll want to make it often!}

This stuff has forever been my favorite

I haven't made it in quite some time because, let's face it, it is not even remotely healthy

But I don't think you have to eat healthy all the time

My general rule of thumb is eating 80-90% healthy and 10-20% not as healthy

During the holiday season, I tend to lean closer toward the 80% and in the other months of the year, it's more like 90%. Go figure.

However, in the spirit of the giving season, I felt the need to share this amazing recipe with you if you don't already have it.

It's so simple it's scary {because then you basically have nothing stopping you from making it}

Lay down some graham crackers, pour melted butter & sugar on top, bake, top with chocolate chips, bake again. Done.

Of course I made things complicated for myself.

I didn't feel like buying graham crackers from the store because I have been wanting to make my own for quite some time.

And I hate that store bought graham crackers are not whole wheat. It. drives. me. crazy.

So make graham crackers I did. Instead of making them in a large pan, baking, then cutting them I just made them in the same pan. Less work.

For normal people, I give you permission to just buy regular graham crackers.

For the overachieving anti-refined grain freaks ambitious, the recipe to make the whole thing from scratch is under the normal recipe.

In my personal opinion, both are addicting.

Neither are healthy {obviously}.

The from scratch ones are slightly improved by using whole wheat flour but that's it. They are not healthy

If I have to pick a favorite, I can't. They are both equally amazing, and I'm sure either will make everyone happy. Enjoy!

Christmas Toffee

Be careful - this stuff is so easy to make, it's scary {because you'll want to make it often!}

Print Rate

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 24 cookies

Author: Meme

Ingredients

• ▢ 12 graham cracker sheets {like the large rectangles that come in a box}
• ▢ 6 TBSP butter
• ▢ 1/2 cup brown sugar
• ▢ 1 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ▢ Optional toppings: 1 TBSP Christmas sprinkles 1/2 cup chopped nuts or 1/2 cup chopped peppermints or candy canes

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 9 x 13 baking dish with foil. Arrange the graham crackers in the baking dish in one layer. Try to make all the crackers fit - you'll probably have to break some of the crackers. Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan over medium low, bring the butter and sugar to a simmer. Stir often. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Carefully pour the butter-sugar mixture over the graham crackers. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
• Take out of the oven and evenly sprinkle the chocolate chips over the graham crackers. Return to the oven and bake 5 minutes.
• Take out of the oven and carefully spread the melted chocolate so it covers the graham crackers. Using an offset spatula is really helpful for this.
• If you are using any optional toppings, sprinkle those on now.
• Let the toffee cool, and cut into 24 squares. Keep covered in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

and the completely homemade version...

Homemade Christmas Toffee

Homemade Christmas Toffee

Print Rate

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 24 cookies

Author: Meme

Ingredients

For the graham crackers:

• ▢ 1 cup white whole wheat flour
• ▢ 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• ▢ 1/4 tsp baking soda
• ▢ 1/4 tsp baking powder
• ▢ 4 TBSP melted butter
• ▢ 1/4 cup honey

For the toffee:

• ▢ 6 TBSP butter
• ▢ 1/2 cup brown sugar
• ▢ 1 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with foil. Set aside.
• Whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
• Stir together melted butter and honey; stir it into the flour mixture. Stir well.
• Pat the dough into the lined baking dish in a thin layer, making sure to completely cover the bottom of the baking dish. {It might look thin but it will be good once it bakes.}
• Bake in preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until it's lightly browned. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium low, bring the butter and brown sugar to a simmer. Stir often. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Carefully pour the butter-sugar mixture over the graham cracker in the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
• Take out of the oven and evenly sprinkle the chocolate chips over the graham crackers. Return to the oven and bake 5 minutes.
• Take out of the oven and carefully spread the melted chocolate so it covers the graham crackers. Using an offset spatula is really helpful for this.
• If you are using any optional toppings, sprinkle those on now.
• Let the toffee cool, and cut into 24 squares. Keep covered in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

Meme