Description
Ritz Cracker Toffee (Christmas Crack) is the ultimate holiday treat! Buttery caramel over crispy Ritz crackers topped with melted chocolate and festive nuts makes it sweet, salty, and completely addictive. Perfect for gifting or holiday dessert trays. 🎄🍫✨
Ingredients
Scale
- 40 Ritz 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 Ritz crackers in a single layer on the pan.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly. 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.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Let sit 1–2 minutes, then spread evenly.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts or festive toppings over melted chocolate.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for 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 gift boxes, cookie trays, or holiday dessert tables!
- 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: ritz cracker toffee, christmas crack, holiday candy, christmas toffee, festive treats, chocolate toffee