Christmas Crack (Saltine Cracker Toffee)
Christmas Crack is an irresistible sweet-and-salty treat made with crisp saltine crackers, buttery brown sugar toffee, and a smooth chocolate topping. It is quick to prepare and perfect for holiday gifting and dessert trays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 40 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted or salted butter
- 1 cup (220g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 40 salted saltine crackers (about 1 sleeve)
- 1 pkg (270g-300g) milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Additional toppings like nuts, candy, or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil. If using regular foil, spray it with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer and fold up the edges of the foil to contain the toffee.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and boil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Quickly pour the hot toffee mixture over the crackers and spread it evenly to completely cover them.
- Bake for 5 minutes. Turn off the oven, remove the baking sheet, and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee.
- Let the chocolate stand for 1-2 minutes, until shiny and softened, then spread it evenly over the toffee. If the chocolate is not soft enough to spread after about 4 minutes, return the baking sheet to the warm oven for 1 minute.
- Add nuts, candy, sprinkles, or other desired toppings while the chocolate is still soft.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours, or until completely firm. Peel away the foil, break the toffee into pieces, and serve.
Notes
- Heavy-duty aluminum foil makes the finished toffee easier to remove from the pan.
- Milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips can be used depending on your preferred sweetness.
- Optional toppings include chopped nuts, crushed candy, holiday sprinkles, or toffee pieces.
- Store the finished cracker toffee in an airtight container in a cool place or in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 125 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
