Christmas Crack (Easy Saltine Cracker Toffee Recipe)
Make this irresistible Christmas Crack — buttery, salty-sweet saltine toffee covered in chocolate. Only 4 ingredients, ready in under an hour!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar (light brown works too)
- 12 oz .semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 sleeve (about 40) saltine crackers
Optional Toppings:
- ½ cup chopped pecans, almonds, or walnuts
- Crushed candy canes for a peppermint twist
- Sprinkles, sea salt, or white chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep Preheat your oven to 350°F (confirmed sweet spot). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with foil or parchment, then lightly spray with non-stick spray. Lay saltine crackers in a single, snug layer.
- Make the Toffee Base In a heavy saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Once boiling, continue to stir for 3 minutes — the mixture will thicken slightly and pull together like caramel.
- Bake the Crackers Pour the hot toffee evenly over the crackers, spreading it quickly with a spatula. Place the pan in the oven for 7 minutes until the toffee bubbles and deepens in color.
- Add the Chocolate Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot layer. Wait about 2 minutes until they soften, then spread the melted chocolate evenly with a spatula.
- Finish & Chill Add toppings while the chocolate is still warm — nuts, sprinkles, or crushed candy canes. Refrigerate for 30 minutes (or freeze for 15) until fully set.
- Break & Serve Once hardened, peel off the foil and break into rustic, uneven pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week (if it lasts that long).
Notes
Ingredient Swaps:
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free saltine-style crackers.
- Vegan: Substitute plant-based butter and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Flavor Variation: Try butterscotch or white chocolate chips for a lighter flavor.