Name: Graham Cracker Toffee – Sweet Easy Recipes That’ll Steal the Show
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 12 min
Ingredients: 14 graham cracker sheets; 1 cup unsalted butter; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips; Optional toppings: chopped nuts, sea salt, festive sprinkles

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Sometimes you need a dessert that doesn’t demand a PhD in baking. That’s where this graham cracker toffee comes in. It’s buttery, crunchy, and just the right kind of sweet that makes you go, “Wait, who made this?” I’ve whipped this up on a whim—midnight snack attacks, last-minute bake sale panics, or when my sweet tooth refuses to be ignored. All it takes is a baking sheet, a few pantry staples, and about 15 minutes of your life. If you’ve got graham crackers, butter, and chocolate chips, you’re halfway there. Whether you’re into quick and easy recipes, craving something from the air fryer desserts world, or just looking for sweet easy recipes that don’t require a mixer, this one fits the bill. Great for butter swim biscuit fans, late-night snackers, or that friend who always asks, ‘Do you have anything with toffee?’

1) Key Takeaways
2) Easy Graham Cracker Toffee Recipe
3) Ingredients for Graham Cracker Toffee
4) How to Make Graham Cracker Toffee
5) Tips for Making Graham Cracker Toffee
6) Making Graham Cracker Toffee Ahead of Time
7) Storing Leftover Graham Cracker Toffee
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10) Nutrition

1) Key Takeaways

Made with just five ingredients you likely already have
Perfect sweet easy recipe for holidays or last-minute cravings
Prepped and baked in under 15 minutes
Crunchy, buttery, chocolatey and completely addicting

2) Easy Graham Cracker Toffee Recipe

Here’s the truth. You don’t always need a stand mixer, a dozen eggs, or three hours to feel like a baking genius. Some days, you just need one of those sweet easy recipes that’s fast, fail-proof, and a little indulgent.

This graham cracker toffee recipe is one of those golden finds. It’s crunchy, it’s gooey, it has that perfect salty-sweet bite—and the best part is, it comes together with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.

If you’re someone who appreciates quick and easy recipes and doesn’t mind a little chocolate on your fingers, this one’s for you. The buttery brown sugar toffee bubbles up in the oven, wrapping around each graham cracker like it’s giving them a warm hug. Then the chocolate melts and… well, just try it and you’ll get it.

3) Ingredients for Graham Cracker Toffee

Graham Crackers: These form the crisp base of the toffee. I use about 14 full sheets to line a standard baking tray. Don’t worry if they break a little—it’ll all come together in the end.

Unsalted Butter: Go with real butter, not margarine. The fat content is what creates that rich, golden toffee base. You’ll melt one full cup of it down with sugar.

Light Brown Sugar: This adds sweetness and depth with just the right touch of molasses. When it simmers with the butter, it becomes your caramel magic.

Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: Two cups might feel like a lot, but trust me—once they melt over the hot toffee, you’ll want every bite smothered in chocolate.

Optional Toppings: I like chopped pecans, flaky sea salt, or even a sprinkle of red and green sprinkles during the holidays. Make it yours.

4) How to Make Graham Cracker Toffee

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. You’ll want full coverage so cleanup doesn’t involve chiseling hardened toffee.

Step 2: Arrange the graham crackers in a single layer. They should be touching, edge-to-edge, covering the entire bottom of the tray.

Step 3: In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir it often, and when it starts to boil, don’t walk away. Let it bubble for 3 full minutes while stirring constantly.

Step 4: Quickly pour that bubbling toffee over the graham crackers. Spread it fast and evenly with a spatula. Speed is your friend here.

Step 5: Bake for 7 minutes. You’re looking for bubbling, golden toffee. It’ll smell like a cookie dream in your kitchen.

Step 6: Take it out and sprinkle chocolate chips all over the top. Let them sit for 1 to 2 minutes, then gently spread them into a smooth layer of chocolate heaven.

Step 7: While the chocolate is still soft, throw on your toppings. I usually go for pecans and a light sprinkle of sea salt for balance.

Step 8: Cool completely. Either let it rest at room temp or chill it in the fridge if you’re impatient (like me). Once set, break it into jagged little bites and try not to eat it all at once.

5) Tips for Making Graham Cracker Toffee

Let’s start with the brown sugar. Stick to light brown, not dark. Dark has more molasses, and while it’s tasty, it can make the toffee too sticky and a bit too rich.

When you’re boiling the butter and sugar, timing matters. Stir it constantly for 3 minutes once it hits a full boil. Less time and it may not set right. Too long and it could burn. Watch it like a hawk—this part’s quick but important.

Don’t skimp on the chocolate chips. You want a thick, even layer that balances the crunch below. Once it’s melted, you can spread it with an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.

6) Making Graham Cracker Toffee Ahead of Time

This is one of those sweet easy recipes you can prep ahead for the holidays or potlucks. Once made and cooled, the toffee holds up beautifully for several days.

If I’m making it ahead, I break it into pieces and store it in layers between wax paper in a tin or airtight container. That keeps things tidy and prevents sticking.

Sometimes, I even double the batch. One to serve. One for… private snacking. (You’ll understand.)

7) Storing Leftover Graham Cracker Toffee

Leftovers? Lucky you. Store the broken pieces in an airtight container. It stays good at room temperature for up to a week.

If your kitchen runs warm or you like a firmer bite, pop it in the fridge. Just let it come back to room temp before serving for the best texture.

Pro tip: hide it behind the kale in your fridge. Works like a charm.

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