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Graham Cracker Toffee is the addictive sweet and salty treat that comes together in about 15 minutes with five simple ingredients. I make a big batch every December, and the girls love helping sprinkle on the toffee bits while the caramel is still bubbly. It is the kind of easy candy that disappears off the tray in minutes. If you love a quick holiday treat, try our chocolate Christmas shortbread bites too.
Graham crackers, a quick brown sugar caramel, pecans, and toffee bits turn into a crunchy, buttery candy that everyone begs for.
Graham Cracker Toffee Quick Look
- 🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
- 🌡️ Cook Time: 15 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 20 minutes plus cooling
- 🍽️ Serving: 24 pieces
- ⚡ Calories: 219kcal
- 🌶️ Flavor Profile: Buttery, crunchy, sweet and salty toffee candy
- ✋ Difficulty: Easy, about as simple as our candied grapes
Quick Answer
Line a baking sheet with graham crackers placed edge to edge. In a saucepan, melt butter and dark brown sugar, then bring it to a boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in the chopped pecans, pour the caramel over the crackers, and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Immediately sprinkle with English toffee bits and press them in with a spatula, then cool completely and break into pieces.
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- Graham Cracker Toffee Quick Look
- Quick Answer
- Why This Recipe Works
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Key Ingredients
- Variations and Substitutions
- How to Make Graham Cracker Toffee
- Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Serving Ideas and Suggestions
- Graham Cracker Toffee FAQs
- Other Recommended Easy Candy and Holiday Treat Recipes
- Graham Cracker Toffee
Why This Recipe Works
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- Five simple ingredients. Graham crackers, butter, brown sugar, pecans, and toffee bits are all you need.
- Fast and easy. From start to oven it takes about 15 minutes, with no candy thermometer required.
- That perfect boil. Boiling the caramel for a full minute gives the toffee its signature crunch.
- Sweet and salty. Buttery caramel and graham crackers hit that irresistible sweet and salty balance.
- Toffee bits on top. Pressing them in while the caramel is hot adds extra crunch and toffee flavor.
- A perfect gift. It breaks into pieces that pile beautifully into tins and cookie boxes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It is an addictive sweet and salty candy that disappears fast.
- It comes together in about 15 minutes with just five ingredients.
- It is perfect for holiday cookie trays, right next to our cranberry bliss bars.
- It breaks into pretty pieces that make great homemade gifts.
Key Ingredients
Here is the short list of ingredients for this easy graham cracker toffee.
- Graham crackers: The crunchy base that the caramel soaks into. Arrange them edge to edge to cover the pan.
- Butter: Salted butter is the base of the caramel and adds that buttery toffee flavor.
- Dark brown sugar: Gives the caramel a deep, rich molasses flavor and the perfect set.
- Chopped pecans: Stirred into the caramel for crunch and a nutty, praline like flavor.
- English toffee bits: Sprinkled on top while hot for extra crunch and a candy shop finish.
See recipe card for exact quantities.
Variations and Substitutions
This toffee is easy to adapt to whatever you have on hand.
- Use saltine crackers or club crackers instead of graham crackers.
- Swap the pecans for walnuts, almonds, or leave the nuts out entirely.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the top instead of, or along with, the toffee bits.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for an extra sweet and salty kick.
- Add a layer of melted chocolate chips for a graham cracker toffee bark.
How to Make Graham Cracker Toffee
- Line a baking sheet with graham crackers placed edge to edge, then melt the butter and brown sugar together in a saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Stir in the chopped pecans, then pour the caramel evenly over the graham crackers.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes until the caramel is bubbly.
- Immediately sprinkle the toffee bits over the top and gently press them in with a spatula.
- Let the toffee cool completely to room temperature, then break it into pieces.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Line the pan with parchment so the toffee lifts off easily once it sets.
- Stir the caramel constantly so the brown sugar does not scorch.
- Boil for a full minute to get that signature toffee crunch.
- Press the toffee bits with a spatula, not your hands, since the caramel is very hot.
- Let it cool completely before breaking so the pieces snap cleanly.
- Store in an airtight container to keep it crisp and crunchy.
Serving Ideas and Suggestions
Pile graham cracker toffee high on a holiday dessert tray or tuck pieces into cellophane bags for easy homemade gifts. It is sweet, salty, and crunchy, so it pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa.
It is a must for a Christmas cookie box. Set it out next to other festive treats like our Butterfinger brownies and a few no bake raspberry cheesecake bites for a variety of textures and flavors.
Because it stores so well, it is perfect for making ahead during a busy holiday season. Add a handful of pieces to a snack board alongside our candied grapes for a fun sweet treat spread.
Graham Cracker Toffee FAQs
The most common reason is not boiling the caramel long enough. Bring the butter and brown sugar to a full boil and boil for one minute, stirring constantly. Letting it cool completely before breaking also helps it firm up and crisp.
Yes. It keeps beautifully, which makes it perfect for the holidays. Make it up to 2 weeks ahead and store it in an airtight container at room temperature so it stays crunchy.
Store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Keep the layers separated with parchment paper so the pieces do not stick together. Avoid the fridge, which can make it soften.
Yes. Freeze it in an airtight container with parchment between the layers for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving. It is great to make ahead for holiday gifting.
Whole graham crackers are classic, but saltine crackers and club crackers also work for a more savory, sweet and salty version. Just arrange them edge to edge so the caramel has a full base to soak into.
No. You can leave either out or swap them. Drizzle melted chocolate on top instead of toffee bits, or use walnuts or almonds in place of pecans. The buttery caramel and crackers are the essential parts.
Building a cookie tray? Make a batch of our cranberry bliss bars next.
For an easy bar with cream cheese icing, try our cinnamon roll blondies.
Graham Cracker Toffee
Ingredients
- 12 whole graham crackers
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup English toffee bits
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place the graham crackers, touching onto the prepared sheet tray.12 whole graham crackers
- In a medium-sized saucepot, add the butter and brown sugar. Stir constantly until the butter and sugar has melted.1 cup salted butter, 1 cup dark brown sugar
- Still, stir constantly and allow the mixture to come to a boil. Once it is at a boil, boil for 1 minute, and continue to stir.
- Immediately stir in the pecans and then pour the mixture all over the graham crackers. It will not fully cover the graham crackers; that’s okay.1 cup chopped pecans
- Place in the oven and cook for 10 minutes.
- Once they are done baking, immediately sprinkle with the toffee bits. Gently press the bits into the caramel, do not use your hands but a spatula since the caramel is very hot.1 cup English toffee bits
- Allow the pralines to come to room temperature, and then break them into smaller pieces that are easy to eat.
Notes
- Line Your Pan Well: Use parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy removal.
- Evenly Spread the Toffee: Ensure the toffee covers all the graham crackers.
- Watch the Caramel Closely: Don’t let it burn on medium heat.
- Let It Cool Completely: This makes breaking it into pieces easier.
- Experiment with Toppings: Try different toppings to find your favorite. Save that recipe card for taking notes!
- Store Properly: Keep in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
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