This is the easiest recipe. I made them for a church thing last week – and people were practically on their knees begging for the recipe.
But I have a secret. Shhhh…it was sort of an accident. I used to make these chocolaty saltines when I was a little girl (because they’re so dang easy!) and wanted to make them again last week.
But I was out of chocolate. And nuts.
So I searched in my pantry and came up with some things I thought might work out.
They worked out deliciously.
You probably have these things in your pantry, too – and if you have 15 minutes, you have time to make these. Actually, you probably have time to make them and then eat half the tray.
Butterscotch Toffee Saltines
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers (or something similar)
- 1 c butter
- 1 c brown sugar
- 1 c butterscotch chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Lay all the saltines in a single layer on a foil lined cookie sheet. Melt the butter and whisk in the brown sugar. Pour that gooey goodness over the saltines. They will be swimming in sugary butter.
Bake at 425 degrees for 5-6 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the chips over all of the crackers. Let the chocolate get melty, then use a spatula to spread it in an even layer over the crackers.
When it’s cooled, break it into pieces.
Can you believe tomorrow is Thanksgiving?! I’m having it at my house and I’m excited! Now I just need to figure out how to make a Turkey. If it doesn’t work out, I’ll just serve butterscotch toffee saltines and call it a day.
yumm!! I love salty-sweet treats! what a great idea
omg i love these. a family friend makes them and drizzles them with chocolate and they are SO GOOD!
Those sound heavenly! I love salty-sweet combos like this.
My mom used to make these when i was a kid and my brother and I would make ourselves sick on them! The sweet/salty combination is so amazing!
It took all my power not to eat them all myself!
Oh goodness, yes please! I don’t eat chocolate so these sound just perfect. I’ll definitely be making them some time when I need a quick dessert for a potluck, etc. Thank you!
I’m in heaven just looking at these. Oh my goodness. I’m such a fool for butterscotch chips. These are brilliant!
Salty and sweet?! Yuuummm! Good luck with your turkey tomorrow!
Thank you! I’m figuring since all of America can do it – I can too. Right?
oh my goodness. i need these!
Oh wow, those sound really good! I’m going to have to give them a shot.
Are you kidding me!? Why haven’t I ever had this before as a snack? Yum.
Happy almost thanksgiving, friend!
MMmmm, I am excited to try this recipe! Thanks Katie!
Don’t worry, turkey is overrated anyway. It’s all about the sides
Couldn’t agree more!
I love how these sort of redeem saltines. No longer are they just a cracker for soup or the only thing you can stomach when you’re sick!
Happy Thanksgiving
I. AM. SO. MAKING. THESE.
And I’m coming over, too. By the way. Just so you know. See you tomorrow!
I can’t wait! Can you bring those little teensy pecan pies that I want so badly?
I think butterscotch toffee saltines are an absolutely acceptable alternative to turkey.
They look ridiculously good!
I’m so glad you agree. I couldn’t do it without your approval!
I’ve never thought to make dessert out of saltines. That is so cool! Sounds delicious!
I often make these with chocolate instead of butterscotch. Truth be told I’m a bigger fan of butterscotch than chocolate (please revoke my women card accordingly). Can’t wait to try these!
SERIOUSLY, this recipe is ridiculous. I can’t even think! Saltines are only like my favorite thing ever….ever and I haven’t been able to eat them since the whole GF thing. Must find a replacement!!!!!!!
They don’t have a GF version?! How cruel! I’m so sorry for you- I’ll be on the lookout for something similar!
Love this twist on the other recipe! Save me one!!
These look amazing and I’ve seen a recipe like this before.
I love love love butterscotch so these sounds perfect for me!
Stop teasing us with all these insane treats Katie!
Happy Thanksgiving!
happy thanksgiving to you, too Lisa!
My sister makes these and funny enough I just saw them in my Taste of Home magazine last night…must be a sign:)
Really? With butterscotch chips! I thought I made them up, dang it.
I would never have though to combine saltines with anything sweet. This is a perfect recipe for me since I’m less then stellar in the baking department. The simpler the better!
o.m.g. my grandma has made a chocolate version of this since I can remember – she always brings it at Christmas time and this past couple years I’ve been making it and just last year I realized it wasn’t her secret recipe… ha!
Oh no! Sorry to ruin it for you! I love the chocolate ones, too – LOVE, but these were a good alternative. I wonder if you could make them with a GF cracker?
I just sent Josh to the store to get saltines!!! These will be a perfect 5th dessert to add to the holiday mix! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, I’m sure your meal will be fantastic. We are thankful for you, Mike, and Little A!
Whohoo! Enjoy them! I can’t wait to see you (and meet L!!) – big hugs to you all!!
Yum! I’ve never thought to make these with butterscotch! Here’s a holiday version I made last year: http://kitchenambition.blogspot.com/2010/12/saltine-toffee.html
Ooh yum – I just checked out your holiday version and they look awesome! For some reason I couldn’t post a comment, but I had to tell you how awesome they look!
Yum! Good luck with the turkey and having the whole shebang at your place!! I hope you’re share recipes
Use a dang Turkey bag and call it good! They’re so easy!
Turkey bag?!! Tell me more.
Shoot. I have turkey bags. SO easy. Either way, we will definitely have some great sides! I know your turkey will be the best ever, even if we have to drizzle toffee on it and stuff it w/saltines. ha.
Oh sweet mother of everything these look in-freaking-credible!!!
I’ve made them before too! So easy and good! They are a real crowd please and tricks everyone into thinking you spent a significant part of your day cooking. Win-win!
How have I missed your last few posts?? Must be ships passing in the night.. In any case, these looks wickedly good and might be the most dangerous recipe ever for a girl with a sweet tooth like me:)
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from a pinterest pin of yours to a backlink to these, I am here…wanting them! I made the choc/saltine toffee things over Xmas this year. So good! But I love butterscotch and white choc & use them in like every recipe I possibly can. These are perfect!