This post is sponsored by Splenda. All comments and opinions are my own.

It’s time for baking, gifting, and indulging in all those comforting, classic treats! But what if you could enjoy the rich, decadent flavors of your favorite holiday desserts while making a smart swap?

Get ready, because there’s a new baking essential on the shelf at Publix that will revolutionize your holiday kitchen—Splenda® Sweetened Condensed Milk!

Sweetened condensed milk is a must-have for so many iconic and delicious recipes. It’s the secret weapon that delivers that luscious, creamy texture and intense sweetness to everything from fudge and pies to Tres Leches cake and that irresistible Saltine Cracker Toffee you see above.

Splenda® has taken the traditional favorite and made it even better.

Splenda® Sweetened Condensed Milk is made with real milk but replaces most of the added sugar with Splenda®. This brilliant change means you get all the richness, creaminess, and sweetness you need for your best holiday baking, but with some key benefits…. 35% fewer calories compared to traditional sweetened condensed milk and no added sugar!

That’s right—it delivers the perfect consistency and delicious taste you rely on, making it easier to enjoy your treats while managing your sugar intake.

Right now you can grab the cans at a can’t-miss price. Look for Splenda® Sweetened Condensed Milk on sale buy one, get one FREE as part of the Publix ad valid 12/11 – 12/17 (12/10 – 1/16 for some).

Splenda® Sweetened Condensed Milk 14 oz, BOGO $5.99
Just $3 per can!

To show off just how well Splenda® Sweetened Condensed Milk performs, I’m sharing one of my family’s most requested, holiday recipes: Saltine Cracker Toffee! This simple, addictive treat is incredibly easy to make, and with the Splenda® products, you can feel good about sharing it with everyone on your list.

Saltine Cracker Toffee (The Splenda® Way)

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 35

Course: Dessert

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 1/4 cups butter
• 35 saltine crackers
• 1 cup Splenda® Brown Sugar Blend
• 14 ounce Splenda® Sweetened Condensed Milk
• 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Method

 

1. Line a 15- x 10-inch jelly roll pan with heavy duty aluminum foil.
2. In a medium saucepan melt ¼ cup butter and pour into the prepared pan and spread to coat the foil.
3. Melt the remaining butter and stir in the Splenda® Brown Sugar Blend. Bring to a boil over MEDIUM heat. Reduce heat and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the Splenda® Sweetened Condensed Milk. Mix well.
5. Spread the toffee mixture evenly over the crackers.
6. Bake for 9 to 10 minutes until mixture is bubbly and golden brown.
7. Once out of oven, immediately sprinkle with the chocolate morsels and let stand 5 minutes until the chocolate has melted. Then, spread the chocolate into an even layer over the crackers.
8. Sprinkle with the nuts and lightly press them into the melted chocolate.
9. Allow to cool in the pan for 30 minutes and then refrigerate until the chocolate is set.
10. Carefully peel off and the foil and cut or break the cracker toffee into pieces.
11. Store the cracker toffee in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Don’t let managing sugar stop you from creating those cherished holiday memories in the kitchen.

Head to your local Publix store now and grab a can (or two!) of Splenda® Sweetened Condensed Milk to lighten up your favorite festive recipes. You’ll love the taste and the convenience!