Saltine Coffee Toffee

Saltine Coffee Toffee. Butter, sugar, saltines, coffee and chocolate. Meet your new sweet treat obsession. Perfect for holiday gift bags!

One of my favorite traditions every holiday season, is to make a basket of goodies for neighbors and friends. The kiddos and I spend the whole day in the kitchen and we make all kinds of treats. Treats like 3 Ingredient Fudge, Chewy Molasses Cookies and Homemade Turtle Chocolates. And this Saltine Coffee Toffee is sure to make an appearance too.

It’s quick, easy and guys, it’s so delicious.

Let’s talk about what you need to make it.

Saltine Coffee Toffee Ingredients:

One of the best things about this recipe is that you don’t need many ingredients! You might even have them all on hand already.

• SALTINE CRACKERS: Use your favorite brand! Make sure they are the original, salted flavor. This will help give this toffee it’s sweet n’ salty flavor.
• BUTTER: This will make the caramel sauce that you pour over the saltines.
• COFFEE: Brewed coffee is going to give this toffee a subtle coffee flavor. It won’t be overpowering.
• BROWN SUGAR: Will give a sweet molasses flavor to the caramel sauce you pour over the top.
• SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS: You can also use dark chocolate chips if you prefer.
• NUTS: You can use any kind of nut you prefer. I use a combo of peanuts and pecans.
• SPRINKLES: These are totally optional but I love the festive flare that they add.

Step by Step Photos and Instructions:

I love how easy this Saltine Coffee Toffee is to make. Follow along with these step by step photos and instructions.

STEP #1: Combine butter, sugar and coffee together in a pot. Cook over medium heats until it begins to boil. Allow to boil for 3 minutes untouched. Stir and continue cooking 1or 2 more minutes or until thickened.

STEP #2: Line a 10 x 15 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Line crackers on to prepared baking sheet. Pour sugar, butter sauce over the top. Cook in preheated oven for 5 minutes.

STEP #3: Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over the top. Allow to set for 30 seconds – 1 minute. When the chocolate starts to melt spread it over the crackers. Sprinkle with hazelnuts and sprinkles. Allow to cool to room temperature then chill for 2 hours.

STEP #4: Once chilled and hardened, remove from fridge and break into pieces. Store in airtight container.

Storage and Leftovers:

Store in the refrigerator and eat within a few days.

Besides being beyond easy to make, this Saltine Coffee Toffee is down right addicting. The crunchiness of the saltines, the sweet caramel, the chocolate and just a hint of coffee. I’m telling you, this stuff is amazing.

Looking for more sweet holiday treats that also make great food gifts? Try these!

Christmas Jam a sweet and tart blend of cranberries, strawberries and sugar. This quick refrigerator jam is great on holiday cheese boards or given as gifts.

Double Chocolate Mint Fudge is a rich, chocolatey, minty dessert that is perfect for your Christmas celebrations. It’s easy too, only 5 ingredients needed!

Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha Cookies are an easy holiday cookie recipe, filled with chopped peppermint flavored white chocolate. They’re chewy, soft and delicious!

Christmas Popcorn with white chocolate, cinnamon candies and sprinkles will be your new favorite holiday treat. It takes about 10 minutes to prepare and makes a perfect gift too! 

Note: Originally posted in 2015. Updated with new photos, step by step photos and nutrition information in 2024.