Toffee Graham Cracker Pralines
Sweet, buttery, crunchy, and totally addictive, Toffee Graham Cracker Pralines are out of this world delicious and impossible to stop eating!
Why We Love Praline Crack
- This graham cracker praline recipe is so incredibly addictive, it’s no wonder people also call it praline crack!
- In less than 20 minutes and with five simple ingredients you can create a sweet treat that the family will devour and everyone you gift this to will adore you forever. No one can resist the buttery toffee, sweet graham crackers, and crunchy pecans!
- Keep that candy thermometer tucked in a drawer because you won’t need it for this super simple graham cracker praline recipe that always turns out amazing.
- Graham cracker pralines are perfect for everyday treats, party sweets, or for giving as gifts but beware, they’re so incredible that they will disappear faster than you can make them!
Ingredients You’ll Need to Make Graham Cracker Pecan Pralines
GRAHAM CRACKERS: The base of these treats is graham crackers so pick up your favorite brand. Stick with classic honey flavor – you don’t want cinnamon or chocolate flavored for this recipe.
BUTTER: You will need salted butter for these treats. If you only have unsalted butter on hand then use the same amount of butter and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
SUGAR: Grab the dark brown sugar to make these graham cracker pralines.
NUTS: For this recipe, you will need chopped pecans, which add a delicious little crunch!
TOFFEE: Really give the crowd something to rave about by topping these treats with English toffee bits!
How to Make Graham Cracker Pralines
Jump to RecipeSTEP 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper (or foil). Arrange the graham crackers in a single layer over the parchment paper. You may need to break up some of the crackers to fill in the gaps around the edges and in the corners. To make the caramel-praline, add the butter and brown sugar to a medium saucepan, and place it over medium heat.
STEP 2 Stir until the mixture has melted. Bring this to a boil, stirring constantly, and continue to boil for 1 minute while stirring. Add the chopped pecans to the saucepan and stir them into the caramel.
STEP 3 Pour the caramel over the graham crackers. Place the caramel graham crackers in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
STEP 4 Once out of the oven, sprinkle toffee bits over the graham crackers and press them into the caramel using a spatula.
STEP 5 Allow the graham cracker praline to cool to room temperature and then break it into bite-sized pieces and enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
- You can substitute light brown sugar for dark brown sugar but the dark brown sugar gives the treats a richer flavor.
- Breaking the graham cracker praline is easier to do if you let it sit overnight but it can also be done once the cracker praline has cooled for an hour or two.
- If you like you can use chocolate-covered toffee bits instead! Whichever toffee you choose, it’s best to wait to sprinkle those on top and not stir them into the caramel.
- Store graham cracker praline in an airtight container for 1 week or tightly wrapped in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Graham Cracker Praline Recipe FAQ
What does praline consist of?
Pralines are a confection made with sugar, nuts, and cream. Brought by French settlers to Louisiana in the 1800s, the recipe was adapted to include pecans and cream. Caramelly and fudge-like, pralines are made by heating pecans, brown sugar, and cream into a thick mixture and then dropping by the spoonful onto wax paper. This delicious Southern sweet is enjoyed as it is or is also popularly ground up to include in other candies, confections, and as a topping for ice cream.
What’s the difference between praline crack and Christmas crack?
There are some big similarities between praline crack and Christmas crack- they both have a cracker base, caramel sauce, and a topping. But believe me when I say that the difference in flavor is big enough that you should do a side-by-side comparison and thank me later for how delicious that was! Christmas crack has a sweet and salty flavor, thanks to the saltine crackers, and is topped with caramel and a layer of melted chocolate. Praline crack, on the other hand, is all amazing sweetness, with its graham crackers, caramel, and toffee topping. Both are irresistible and easy to make so bake up a batch of each!
Other Recipes You May Like
- Christmas Crack Recipe
- Fantasy Fudge Recipe
- Peanut Butter Crack
- Turtle Cookie Cups
- Caramel Toffee Fudge
Toffee Graham Cracker Pralines
Equipment
- Parchment Paper or Aluminum Foil
Ingredients
- 12 whole graham crackers plus more as needed
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup toffee bits
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or foil).
- Arrange the graham crackers in a single layer over the bottom of the baking sheet. You may need to break some crackers into smaller pieces to fill gaps along the sides and corners. Set aside.
- Place a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the butter and brown sugar and stir until everything has melted together. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Once boiling cook for 1 minute while stirring.
- Immediately stir the pecans into the praline mixture. Pour evenly over the graham crackers. (It will not fully cover them right now, that's okay.)
- Bake for 10 minutes until bubbling.
- Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle the toffee bits all over the top. Use a rubber spatula to gently press the toffee into the praline mixture. (DO NOT use your hands. The caramel is very hot.)
- All to rest on the counter in the pan until room temperature. Once cooled, break into pieces or cut into pieces with a knife. (It's easiest to break up the candy after resting overnight.) Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Nutritional information will vary based on the number and size of the pieces you bream the praline sheet into.
- Depending on the size of your baking sheet, you may need more or fewer graham crackers to cover the bottom of the pan completely.
- If you want to substitute unsalted butter, be sure to stir in 1/4 teaspoon of salt into the butter and brown sugar mixture.
- Light brown sugar can be used instead of dark brown sugar.
- You can omit the pecans if desired. If you want to leave off the toffee bits, but keep the pecans, add the pecans on top instead of stirring them into the praline mixture.
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.