Be careful – this stuff is so easy to make, it’s scary {because you’ll want to make it often!}
This stuff has forever been my favorite
I haven’t made it in quite some time because, let’s face it, it is not even remotely healthy
But I don’t think you have to eat healthy all the time
My general rule of thumb is eating 80-90% healthy and 10-20% not as healthy
During the holiday season, I tend to lean closer toward the 80% and in the other months of the year, it’s more like 90%. Go figure.
However, in the spirit of the giving season, I felt the need to share this amazing recipe with you if you don’t already have it.
It’s so simple it’s scary {because then you basically have nothing stopping you from making it}
Lay down some graham crackers, pour melted butter & sugar on top, bake, top with chocolate chips, bake again. Done.
Of course I made things complicated for myself.
I didn’t feel like buying graham crackers from the store because I have been wanting to make my own for quite some time.
And I hate that store bought graham crackers are not whole wheat. It. drives. me. crazy.
So make graham crackers I did. Instead of making them in a large pan, baking, then cutting them I just made them in the same pan. Less work.
For normal people, I give you permission to just buy regular graham crackers.
For the overachieving anti-refined grain freaks ambitious, the recipe to make the whole thing from scratch is under the normal recipe.
In my personal opinion, both are addicting.
Neither are healthy {obviously}.
The from scratch ones are slightly improved by using whole wheat flour but that’s it. They are not healthy
If I have to pick a favorite, I can’t. They are both equally amazing, and I’m sure either will make everyone happy. Enjoy!
Christmas Toffee
Ingredients
- 12 graham cracker sheets {like the large rectangles that come in a box}
- 6 TBSP butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional toppings: 1 TBSP Christmas sprinkles 1/2 cup chopped nuts or 1/2 cup chopped peppermints or candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 9 x 13 baking dish with foil. Arrange the graham crackers in the baking dish in one layer. Try to make all the crackers fit - you'll probably have to break some of the crackers. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium low, bring the butter and sugar to a simmer. Stir often. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Carefully pour the butter-sugar mixture over the graham crackers. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
- Take out of the oven and evenly sprinkle the chocolate chips over the graham crackers. Return to the oven and bake 5 minutes.
- Take out of the oven and carefully spread the melted chocolate so it covers the graham crackers. Using an offset spatula is really helpful for this.
- If you are using any optional toppings, sprinkle those on now.
- Let the toffee cool, and cut into 24 squares. Keep covered in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
Nutrition
and the completely homemade version…
Homemade Christmas Toffee
Ingredients
For the graham crackers:
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 4 TBSP melted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
For the toffee:
- 6 TBSP butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with foil. Set aside.
- Whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- Stir together melted butter and honey; stir it into the flour mixture. Stir well.
- Pat the dough into the lined baking dish in a thin layer, making sure to completely cover the bottom of the baking dish. {It might look thin but it will be good once it bakes.}
- Bake in preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until it's lightly browned. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium low, bring the butter and brown sugar to a simmer. Stir often. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Carefully pour the butter-sugar mixture over the graham cracker in the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
- Take out of the oven and evenly sprinkle the chocolate chips over the graham crackers. Return to the oven and bake 5 minutes.
- Take out of the oven and carefully spread the melted chocolate so it covers the graham crackers. Using an offset spatula is really helpful for this.
- If you are using any optional toppings, sprinkle those on now.
- Let the toffee cool, and cut into 24 squares. Keep covered in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Meme
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