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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Special Diet ยป Egg Free

    Christmas Toffee

    Published: Dec 7, 2012 ยท Updated: Aug 16, 2019 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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

    Christmas Toffee AKA Christmas Crack from Living Well Kitchen

    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.

    Christmas Toffee AKA Christmas Crack from Living Well Kitchen

    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.

    Christmas Toffee AKA Christmas Crack from Living Well Kitchen

    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.

    Christmas Toffee AKA Christmas Crack from Living Well Kitchen

    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!}
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 24 cookies
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 12 graham cracker sheets {like the large rectangles that come in a box}
    • 6 tablespoon butter
    • ยฝ cup brown sugar
    • 1 ยผ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • Optional toppings: 1 tablespoon Christmas sprinkles ยฝ cup chopped nuts or ยฝ 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
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 24 cookies
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    For the graham crackers:

    • 1 cup white whole wheat flour
    • ยผ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ยผ teaspoon baking soda
    • ยผ teaspoon baking powder
    • 4 tablespoon melted butter
    • ยผ cup honey

    For the toffee:

    • 6 tablespoon butter
    • ยฝ cup brown sugar
    • 1 ยผ 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

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    1. Min @ savortherainbow says

      December 10, 2012 at 5:26 pm

      Yummy! I'm with you. We don't have to eat healthy ALL The time! 'Tis the holiday season ;). I love that you made your own whole wheat graham crackers! You overachiever you ๐Ÿ˜‰ hehe

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      • memeinge says

        December 19, 2012 at 11:25 pm

        I'm so glad you agree! I did feel a little bit like an overachiever but I couldn't help myself ๐Ÿ˜‰

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    2. Michelle says

      December 22, 2012 at 4:54 pm

      Meme,
      I was just looking up the recipe for toffee that uses saltines but I like the look of this one better! Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Canรขโ‚ฌโ„ขt wait to see what you share next week! Have a wonderful weekend.
      Michelle

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      • memeinge says

        December 29, 2012 at 10:05 pm

        Thanks! I hope you try it soon!

        Reply

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