Peanut Butter Graham Cracker Toffee
Peanut Butter Graham Cracker Toffee is a drool-worthy treat of crispy caramel-covered graham crackers topped with rich peanut butter chips!
Why We Love Peanut Butter Graham Cracker Toffee
- This Graham Cracker Toffee recipe comes together in just 20 minutes using simple ingredients and no fancy tools for an addictive treat that probably won’t last the day!
- Graham cracker toffee crack is bite after bite of sweet peanut butter and graham cracker bliss, starting with a layer of graham crackers, topped with buttery brown sugar caramel, a layer of peanut butter chips, and a sprinkling of crunchy pecans on top.
- Craveable toffee graham cracker squares are the perfect last-minute sweet tooth treats, especially during the holidays when you’re likely to have all of these sweet ingredients on hand!
- A little crispy and totally rich, peanut butter graham cracker toffee is sure to become your go-to treat to satisfy any and every peanut butter craving!
Ingredients You’ll Need to Make Peanut Butter Graham Cracker Toffee Bars
WET INGREDIENTS: To make this toffee, you will need unsalted butter. If all you have on hand is salted butter, that’ll work too!
DRY INGREDIENTS: Set out two sleeves of graham crackers, peanut butter chips, brown sugar, and finely chopped pecans.
How to Make Graham Cracker Toffee
Jump to RecipeSTEP 1 Line a 9×13 baking sheet or pan with foil. Place the graham crackers in a single layer on the foil, breaking them into pieces as needed to fill the pan.
STEP 2 Add the butter to a small saucepan and melt it over medium heat. Once melted, add the brown sugar and stir until it dissolves. Bring the mixture just to a boil and then take the pot off the heat.
STEP 3 Pour the butter mixture evenly over the graham crackers, spreading to cover all the crackers. Sprinkle the peanut butter chips over the top.
STEP 4 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the pan in the oven while it preheats long enough to slightly melt the peanut butter chips. Remove the pan from the oven and spread the melted peanut butter chips evenly over the crackers using an offset spatula. Sprinkle pecans over the top, and once the pan is cool enough to handle.
STEP 5 Place the pan in the fridge for the peanut butter crack to cool for at least an hour. Once set, break the toffee into pieces and enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
- There are a few varieties of graham crackers out there besides honey, like chocolate, cinnamon, and even gluten-free. If you want, go on a flavor adventure and try out other graham crackers! Cinnamon would definitely be amazing for this recipe.
- If you prefer, you can make the original graham cracker toffee by leaving out the peanut butter chips and topping it with pecans only.
- The combination of graham crackers and peanut butter is irresistible. That being said, you can swap the peanut butter chips for semi-sweet chocolate chips. The toffee should be hot enough to melt the chocolate without popping the baking sheet in the oven.
- Be sure to give the graham cracker toffee time to set and harden so it breaks into pieces more easily.
Graham Cracker Toffee Recipe FAQ
Can you freeze graham cracker toffee?
Graham cracker toffee can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Once the toffee has completely cooled and set, break it into pieces and place it in a freezer-safe container. Be sure to put parchment paper between the layers to prevent sticking. When you’re ready to enjoy the toffee, allow it to thaw in the fridge or on the counter.
How to store graham cracker toffee?
If you’re lucky enough to have any peanut butter graham cracker toffee left to store, place it in an airtight container. Keep the container on the counter for up to 1 week. To store the toffee a little longer, keep it in the fridge. Just like when freezing the toffee, layering it with parchment paper can help prevent the toffee from sticking together.
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- Buckeye Recipe
- Toffee Graham Cracker Pralines
- Peanut Butter Cookies
- Christmas Crack
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Peanut Butter Graham Cracker Toffee
Ingredients
- 1 ½ envelopes graham crackers as needed
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 10 ounce Reese's peanut butter chips (1 bag)
- ½ cup pecans finely chopped
Instructions
- Line a 9-inch x 13-inch baking sheet with foil. Arrange the graham crackers in a single layer over the foil. You may need to break the graham crackers to fill in the smaller spaces as best you can. Set aside.
- Place a medium saucepan over medium heat, and melt the butter. Add the brown sugar. Cook until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture just begins to bubble.
- Pour the sugar mixture over graham crackers. Use the back of a spoon or an offset spatula to spread the sugar evenly over the crackers. Immediately sprinkle the peanut butter chips all over the top.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the baking sheet into the oven while it preheats. Check on the candy every 3 to 5 minutes until the peanut butter chips look a little melted. Carefully remove the baking sheet.
- Use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to spread the melted peanut butter chips evenly over the graham crackers. Sprinkle the chopped pecans all over the top.
- Let the toffee cool to the touch. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour or up to overnight. Break or cut the toffee into pieces before serving.
Notes
- You can also use a 9×13 baking dish instead of a pan if needed. A pan with squared corners will work best, though.
- Peanut butter chips don’t melt the same way that chocolate chips do. They need the extra heat boost from the oven to melt enough to spread.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.
Anything with peanut butter, to me, is crack! I’m the kid that grew up with a huge heaping tablespoon of peanut butter straight from the jar after school. This looks to die for!!
I totally used to do that too, and sit down with some milk and dip my spoon of peanut butter right into it then eat it!
Oh my! If I had some peanut butter chips in the house I would be making these right now!
Okay, this is over the top! I love the cracker bark but peanut butter and graham crackers are one of my most favorite flavor combos. Pinning this to make as soon as I get some peanut butter chips!
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This sounds amazing Julie. The only thing that would make it better is to crumble some bacon on top! OMG…I know what I am making soon!
I big puffy heart that idea Renee!!
Can u use saltine crackers instead of gram crackers
Hi Carol. I haven’t tried this recipe with saltines. Since it starts with the same concept as saltine cracker toffee, but with a different topping, I’d say it’s worth a go. I just love peanut butter and graham crackers together. 🙂 If you try it, I’d love to hear how it comes out!