Christmas Crack is the perfect treat to make your holiday season even sweeter. With a crunchy, buttery base topped with rich chocolate and a sprinkle of festive flavor, it's a delicious snack that everyone will love.
Easy to make and impossible to resist, Christmas Cracker candy is sure to become a favorite holiday treat at your holiday gatherings!
Why You'll Love This Recipe:
- Quick and Easy: This saltine cracker candy is ready in just 30 minutes!
- Delicious: Sweet, salty, and crunchy in every bite.
- Basic Ingredients: Made with simple pantry staples.
- Perfect for Gifting: This homemade treat is a great filler for cookie trays and makes a great gift for friends and family.
- Holiday Favorite: It's a Christmas classic dessert and a holiday staple in many homes.
Ingredients in Christmas Crack
Just a few simple ingredients are needed to make this Saltine Cracker Toffee for Christmas.
- saltine crackers
- unsalted butter
- brown sugar (packed)
- semi-sweet chocolate chips
- chopped pecans
- Christmas sprinkles (optional, for a festive touch)
How to Make Christmas Crack (Saltine Cracker Toffee)
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 10x15-inch baking sheet pan with aluminum foil and spray it with non-stick cooking spray for easier removal.
- Place the saltine crackers in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium-high heat. Stir constantly and bring the mixture to a boil making sure to scrape the bottom of the pan. Once boiling, continue to boil for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Gently pour the hot toffee mixture over the cracker layer, ensuring it is spread evenly with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, or until the toffee is bubbly and the crackers are golden.
- Take the pan out of the oven and quickly sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee layer.
- Allow it to sit for a few minutes to melt, then gently spread the melted chocolate over the crackers using a spatula.
- Evenly sprinkle the chopped pecans over the chocolate, then allow the entire sheet to cool at room temperature. Once cool, add extra holiday sprinkles for a festive touch, if desired.
- Once the toffee has hardened, break it into pieces. Serve and enjoy!
QUICK TIPS
- Swap out the semi-sweet chocolate chips for milk chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips for more chocolate flavor, or use white chocolate chips as a fun twist on the recipe
- Sprinkle toffee bits on the top of the toffee layer for more toffee flavor.
- Cut the Christmas Crack Toffee into pieces small enough to fit in a jar to give as gifts. Tie the jar with a festive ribbon and gift - this Christmas treat makes great holiday gifts!
More Holiday Treats
Here are some of the best Christmas candy recipes that are not only easy recipes but also a delicious treat option for parties and cookie trays.
The old fashioned No Bake Peanut Butter Balls have a smooth and creamy peanut butter filling with a chocolate shell.
Crockpot Peanut Clusters are made in no time with the slow cooker and is an easy no bake treat.
One of my personal favorites is this Old Fashioned Potato Candy - with only 3 ingredients, this Christmas candy is a holiday staple for many families.
Find more Christmas Cookie Recipes that you may love below!
- 10 Cut Out Cookies for Christmas
- Shortbread Cookie Recipes for Christmas
- 17 Classic Christmas Cookies to Bake This Year
- 18 Festive Holiday Christmas Cookies that Santa Will Love!
📖 Recipe
Christmas Crack Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 24 saltine crackers
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar - packed
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- Christmas sprinkles - optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 10x15-inch baking sheet pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper and spray it with non-stick cooking spray for easier removal.
- Place the saltine crackers in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium-high heat. Stir constantly and bring the mixture to a boil making sure to scrape the bottom of the pan. Once boiling, continue to boil for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Gently pour the hot toffee mixture over the cracker layer, ensuring it is spread evenly with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes or until the toffee is bubbly and the crackers are golden.
- Take the pan out of the oven and quickly sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee layer.
- Allow it to sit for a few minutes to melt, then gently spread the melted chocolate over the crackers using a spatula.
- Evenly sprinkle the chopped pecans over the chocolate, then allow the entire sheet to cool at room temperature. Once cool, add extra holiday sprinkles for a festive touch, if desired.
- Once the toffee has hardened, break it into pieces. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Swap out the semi-sweet chocolate chips for milk chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips for more chocolate flavor, or use white chocolate chips as a fun twist on the recipe
- Sprinkle toffee bits on the top of the toffee layer for more toffee flavor.
- Cut the Christmas Crack Toffee into pieces small enough to fit in a jar to give as gifts. Tie the jar with a festive ribbon and gift - this Christmas treat makes great holiday gifts!
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate based on third-party calculations. Actual values may vary due to ingredients, measurements, and serving sizes.
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Loraine says
These look amazing. Would be very easy and I am sure such a hit with all. Thank you!❤