Description
This Christmas Crack (Saltine Toffee) is an irresistible holiday treat that’s perfectly sweet, salty, crunchy, and chocolaty! Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s quick, festive, and completely addictive — the ultimate Christmas dessert everyone will love. 🎄🍫✨
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
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or festive sprinkles (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking sheet with foil and lightly grease or use parchment paper.
- Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer to cover the bottom completely.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar together over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 3 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the crackers and spread with a spatula.
- Bake for 5 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Let them sit for 1–2 minutes, then spread into a smooth layer.
- Top with chopped nuts, sprinkles, or sea salt if desired.
- Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm, then break into pieces and serve.
Notes
🎁 Store your Christmas Crack in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage. Try using white chocolate or crushed candy canes for a fun holiday twist!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Christmas Recipes, Candy, No-Bake Treats
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: christmas crack, saltine toffee, holiday candy, easy christmas dessert, festive toffee bark, chocolate saltine bark