Description
This Christmas Cracker Toffee (aka Christmas Crack) is a festive favorite made with buttery caramel, crisp saltine crackers, and a rich chocolate topping. It’s the ultimate holiday treat — sweet, salty, crunchy, and totally addictive! Perfect for cookie trays or edible gifts. 🍫✨🎄
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: crushed candy canes or sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease or use parchment paper.
- Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer on the sheet, covering the entire surface.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until it begins to boil. Let it boil for 3 minutes without stirring.
- Pour the hot caramel evenly over the crackers and spread quickly with a spatula.
- Bake for 5 minutes until bubbly. Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Let sit for 2 minutes, then spread evenly.
- Top with chopped nuts or festive sprinkles. Let cool completely, then refrigerate until set.
- Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Notes
🎁 Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for longer freshness. Perfect for holiday gift boxes or Christmas dessert platters!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Candy, Christmas Recipes, Holiday Treats
- Method: Oven & Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: christmas crack, saltine cracker toffee, holiday candy, chocolate toffee, festive treats, edible gifts