Description
This Christmas Candy (Cracker Toffee) is the ultimate festive treat! Crunchy saltine crackers topped with buttery caramel, melted chocolate, and festive toppings make this holiday favorite irresistible. Perfect for gifting, cookie trays, or holiday snacking. 🍫🎄✨
Ingredients
Scale
- 40 saltine crackers (about 1 sleeve)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans or almonds (optional)
- Optional toppings: crushed candy canes, sprinkles, or sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with foil or parchment paper and lightly grease.
- Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer across the pan.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes without stirring.
- Pour the hot caramel evenly over the crackers and spread with a spatula.
- Bake for 5 minutes until bubbly and caramelized.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over the top. Let sit 1–2 minutes, then spread evenly.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts or festive toppings over melted chocolate.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate 1–2 hours until set. Break into pieces to serve.
Notes
🎁 Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Perfect for holiday gift boxes or festive dessert trays!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Christmas Recipes, Candy, Holiday Treats
- Method: Oven & Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: christmas candy, cracker toffee, christmas crack, holiday candy, chocolate toffee, festive treats