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Homemade old-fashioned Pine Bark saltine toffee cut into pieces with melted chocolate and chopped pecans on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Old-Fashioned Pine Bark (Saltine Toffee)

A classic sweet-and-salty Christmas candy made with saltine crackers, buttery brown sugar toffee, melted chocolate, and chopped pecans. Easy to make and perfect for holiday gifting.
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Ingredients
  

  • 40 saltine crackers approximately 1 sleeve
  • 1 cup butter 2 sticks
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips approximately 2 cups
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 10×15-inch rimmed jelly roll pan with aluminum foil and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer across the prepared pan.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar together.
  • Bring to a steady boil and cook for approximately 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and carefully stir in vanilla extract.
  • Immediately pour the hot toffee evenly over the crackers and spread with a heat-resistant spatula.
  • Bake for approximately 5 minutes, until the toffee is bubbly.
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee.
  • Let sit for approximately 5 minutes, then spread the softened chocolate into a smooth layer.
  • Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the chocolate.
  • Cool until no longer hot, then refrigerate for approximately 1 hour or until completely firm.
  • Break into pieces or cut into squares before serving.

Notes

Use a rimmed baking sheet to contain the hot toffee.
Stir the butter and sugar constantly while boiling.
Watch carefully to prevent scorching.
Allow chocolate chips to soften before spreading.
Chill until fully firm before breaking into pieces.
Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks for best quality.