Salty, buttery, chocolatey…….need I say more?
I guess it wouldn’t be a fun read if I just ended there, but here’s the thing, these treats just don’t need a whole lot of talking about. Their deliciousness really speaks for itself.
All my kids need to say is “can you make those cracker things” and I know exactly what they are asking for.
I first tasted a similar dessert while at a baby shower many years ago. Although I can’t remember whose shower it was, I do remember this dessert. It was sitting on a beautifully decorated table, full of pretty plates, pink decor & color coordinated flowers. The dessert table is always the prettiest. But in a sea of cupcakes, cookies and pastries, this dessert stood apart. It was different than anything I had before…. crunchy & gooey, salty & sweet,,,, like “WOW”.
The slightly salty, crunch comes from the crackers. Although I used a traditional saltine cracker, there are a few GF brands out there that you could use in its place, however, they typically have a secondary ingredient like eggs or milk that you have to watch out for. Glutino Table Crackers has the closest to allergy-safe (no gluten, dairy, nuts or eggs) but they do have soy, so ALWAYS read your labels.
Then, it’s the melted butter & powdered sugar that gives it a rich, caramel like flavor and thankfully, now there’s some pretty awesome vegan butters out there (like Earth Balance) to make this happen. No dairy required!
Then there’s the chocolate. Enjoy Life Foods has a delicious mini chocolate chip that is my absolute favorite to use anytime chocolate is required. All their chips are Top 8 free, which makes them the perfect allergy-friendly substitute.
Ummm, doesn’t that look delicious?
I could be mean and keep you reading, but I know you want to just skip ahead and print off this recipe.
Vegan Toffee Squares
Salty, buttery & chocolatey is one of my favorite combinations and these little bites are the perfect way to satisfy that craving. Free of dairy, eggs & nuts.
Ingredients
- 2 packets of "safe" saltine crackers
- 1 C. Earth Balance, soy free butter (2 sticks)
- 1 C. Vegan powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. Vanilla extract
- 6 oz. Enjoy Life Mini Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°
- Line a 10"x15", rimmed baking sheet with foil and line up crackers, side by side, salted side up.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter and whisk in powdered sugar & vanilla.
- Bring to a boil and stir occasionally until it starts to thicken into a more syrupy consistency (5 minutes)
- Pour syrup evenly on crackers, starting in the middle. Spread if needed.
- Cook 5 minutes in preheated oven then remove.
- Top with chocolate chips and let sit approximately 3 minutes, until chips start to soften and are spreadable. Spread evenly on crackers.
- Refrigerate until set.
- Break apart shortly before serving and store extras in a sealed container in the fridge.
Have you ever hosted a baby or bridal shower? If not, what about birthday party? If you answered yes to any of those, what is on your vegan/allergy-friendly “must make” list?
Or maybe you have a favorite chocolate combination. Salty & sweet, spicy & sweet, dark & nutty…there’s so many but I’d love to hear yours.
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Vegan toffee? I am so in! YUM!
Thanks Rebecca. Everyone needs a “cheat day”, as long as its vegan 😉
My aunt makes a very similar thing, but hers aren’t vegan. I wish I would have thought to veganize them, but I’m glad you did!! They look amazing!
I love veganizing things, especially dessert! Hope you have a chance to make them and share with your aunt. 🙂
Aah these look so good!!
They won’t disappoint you.
Oh wow these sound SO delicious!
They make my kids happy, thats for sure 😉
I have totally had something similar with the saltines in them!! And they were SO good. I love the added crunch! These look insane. YUM!!!
Oh yes, I have no idea where the recipe came from, only that I had to figure out how to make it. SO good!
What a decadent, allergy friendly treat! I’d love a piece right now! 🙂
I hope you have a chance to make this! When you do, let me know what you think.
I’ll have one for you 🙂
Oh wow, this takes me back to childhood! Love this dairy-free riff on tradition.
Thanks Alisa. I was thrilled to know I can still do this dairy-free. So easy now with such great companies out there.
Would you send some of those “cracker things” to me please? Holy sweetness those look good!
I wonder how these would travel? 🙂 They are pretty addicting for sure.
These look so delicious, Nicole! What a great treat. 🙂
Thanks Sina!
Sun a great idea, will have to try these!
Let me know what you think of this “safer” version.