Low Sodium Homemade Toffee Crisp

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this irresistible Low Sodium Homemade Toffee Crisp, a lighter twist on a nostalgic favorite! This recipe combines buttery homemade toffee with crispy puffed rice, all topped with a luscious layer of melted semi-sweet chocolate. Made without added sodium and featuring unsalted peanuts as an optional crunchy topping, this treat is perfect for those looking to reduce their salt intake without sacrificing flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep and simple pantry ingredients like unsalted butter, sugar, and vanilla, this dessert is surprisingly easy to make. Whether you’re whipping up a batch for a party or indulging in a homemade snack, these toffee crisps strike the perfect balance of sweet, crunchy, and chocolatey goodness. Serve them as squares or broken shards, and enjoy a treat that's both classic and health-conscious!

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups rice cereal (puffed)
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup unsalted peanuts (chopped, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Line a 9x13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water. Stir frequently until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved.

Step 3

Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil. Continue boiling, without stirring, until the mixture turns a deep amber color, approximately 10-12 minutes. If you have a candy thermometer, the temperature should reach 300°F (149°C).

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Quickly mix in the puffed rice cereal until it is fully coated in the toffee mixture.

Step 6

Pour the toffee-cereal mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly using a spatula or the back of a spoon. Work quickly as the toffee hardens as it cools.

Step 7

Let the toffee cool for a few minutes, then sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips over the top. Let them sit for a few minutes until the chocolate has melted.

Step 8

Once melted, spread the chocolate over the toffee evenly using a spatula. If using, sprinkle the chopped unsalted peanuts over the chocolate.

Step 9

Allow the toffee crisps to cool completely at room temperature, or speed up the process by placing them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Step 10

Once fully set, cut into squares or break into pieces.

Step 11

Store the toffee crisps in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(729.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3349.3

Total Fat 180.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 89.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 248mg	0%
Sodium 23.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 448.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.9g	0%
Total Sugars 308.7g
Protein 39.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 80.1mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 687.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.4%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 50.2%