SALTINE TOFFEE

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"Easy to prepare using pantry staples, this recipe is always a hit," writes Jo Ann Dalrymple from Claremore, Oklahoma. Her sweetly unique bites start with saltine crackers and are drizzled with white chocolate for an elegant and easy accent.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 1-3/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

37 saltines cracker squares
1 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 ounce white baking chocolate
1 teaspoon shortening

Steps:

Place crackers in a single layer in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a large saucepan, bring butter and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until mixture is thickened and sugar is completely dissolved. Spread over crackers., Bake at 350° for 7-8 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with chips. Bake 3-5 minutes longer or until chips begin to melt; spread chocolate evenly over top. , In a microwave, melt white chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over toffee. Chill for 15-20 minutes or until set; break into pieces. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553 calories, Fat 38g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 407mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.