This Christmas Crack (Cracker Toffee) is going to be your new go-to cookie exchange recipe this year! Made with just five simple ingredients and requiring under 30 minutes of total time, this is an easy and delicious recipe you don’t want to miss.
Holiday Chocolate Cracker Toffee Recipe
It’s the holiday season, which to me, translates to the cookie season! While this is technically not a cookie recipe, that never stops me from sneaking into every cookie exchange I’m invited to… and it never stops my friends at the cookie exchange from asking for the recipe.
All you need for this recipe is saltine crackers, butter, brown sugar, chocolate chips, and seasonal sprinkles! Okay, the sprinkles are optional, but it would be a crime to not toss a handful of them onto this festive treat. After all, what gets you more into the Christmas spirit than festive sprinkles and yummy treats?!
This easy-to-make dessert is a little salty, sweet, and wholly festive! I feel like an elf every time I make a big batch of this Christmas crack to hand out to friends, neighbors, teachers, and everyone else who needs a little holiday cheer.
This may be a treat you’ve had before, but you’ve never had it this deliciously – or simply!
Why You’ll Love this Christmas Crack Recipe:
- Quick – Tis the season of baking, right? So why not sneak at least one quick and easy recipe into your crazy holiday routine!
- Addictive – You will NOT be able to have just one piece of this sweet and salty Christmas snack. I dare you to try!
- Festive – Christmas cookies and treats always get me in the mood for holiday movies and snowball fights. This treat is sure to make you feel cozy.
Trademark Note: In the spirit of transparency, I want to note that Saltines are a trademarked product. Nabisco is a proprietary brand that I want to acknowledge and give credit to.
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How to Make Christmas Cracker Toffee
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- Prepare the kitchen by preheating the oven and spraying down a baking sheet.
- Line the saltine crackers on the baking sheet.
- Heat butter and sugar in a pot.
- Melt the butter, then bring the mixture to a boil.
- Stir until the mixture begins to thicken.
- Pour the hot mixture over the crackers.
- Spread the mixture around with a knife.
- Bake.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips it while it’s still warm.
- Bake again for just a few moments.
- Spread the melted chocolate around with a knife.
- Freeze.
- Break into pieces, and enjoy!
In an airtight container, this festive treat will stay fresh between 7-10 days. That’s plenty of time to munch on your new favorite Christmas snack! Just be sure to keep it in a cool, dark place and out of direct sunlight to keep it nice and fresh.
I love the look of green and red sprinkles atop my Christmas crack, but there are plenty of other ways you can dress it up! Seasonal M&M’s, crushed pecans, and Andes mints are all delicious with this sweet treat.
Do you know the secret to getting perfectly even pieces of this dessert? Me neither. Christmas crack is best served in whatever pieces you break it off into! It’s known for being not perfectly cut, but that doesn’t make it any less delicious. In fact, I think it adds to its charm!
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Butterscotch chips can be added along with the chocolate chips for an even sweeter touch.
- You can use light or dark brown sugar, it won’t make a huge difference.
- I like using unsalted butter, as the crackers already have a good amount of salt in them.
Break off a piece of this Christmas crack, turn on your favorite holiday movie, and enjoy all the Christmas spirit in the air!
If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
Christmas Cracker Toffee Recipe (Christmas Crack)
Ingredients
- 1 sleeve Saltine crackers 128 grams (about 40 crackers)
- 1 cup unsalted butter 226 grams (2 sticks)
- 1 cup brown sugar 213 grams
- 2 cups chocolate chips 340 grams
- Seasonal sprinkles optional
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- XL Baking Sheet (12×17)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray an XL baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Line the baking sheet completely with saltine crackers.1 sleeve Saltine crackers
- Place the butter and sugar in a medium saucepan set over med-low heat. Stir occasionally until the butter has melted.1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup brown sugar
- Increase the heat to med-high and bring to a boil. Stir continuously for approximately 2 minutes until it starts to thicken.
- Pour the hot mixture over the crackers on the baking sheet. Spread the mixture around all crackers with a knife.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Remove pan from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over crackers.2 cups chocolate chips
- Place back in the oven for 2 minutes to soften chocolate chips.
- Spread chocolate over crackers with a knife.
- Add sprinkles to make more festive, if desired. Place in the freezer for 20 minutes to chill.Seasonal sprinkles
- Break off pieces and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use light or dark brown sugar, it won’t make a huge difference.
- I like using unsalted butter, as the crackers already have a good amount of salt in them.
- Top with seasonal M&M’s or Reese’s Pieces for additional variations
- You can also melt chocolate chips separately and pour it over the crackers.
- Butterscotch chips can be added along with the chocolate chips for an even sweeter touch.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients
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