Ingredients:
- 45 saltine crackers
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200g) dark brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup (60g) pecans, finely chopped
- 0.5 tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 11x17 inch rimmed baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil or a silicone mat, ensuring it covers the edges.
- Lay the saltine crackers in a single, tight layer, side-by-side on the prepared baking sheet. Break crackers to fill any gaps to ensure a solid structural base.
- In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the unsalted butter and dark brown sugar over medium heat. Stir constantly until the butter is completely melted.
- Once the mixture reaches a rolling boil, stop stirring and let it bubble for exactly 3 minutes. The mixture should become aerated, thick, and mahogany in color.
- Immediately pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the saltine crackers. Spread quickly with a heat-resistant spatula if needed.
- Place the pan in the oven and bake for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips over the hot toffee.
- Let the chocolate chips sit for 2 minutes to melt from the residual heat. Use an offset spatula to spread the chocolate into an even, glossy layer.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans and flaky sea salt over the wet chocolate. Allow the candy to cool completely at room temperature for 2 hours, then refrigerate until set before breaking into pieces.