Christmas Crack Recipe
This Christmas crack recipe is the ultimate holiday treat—crispy, sweet, and salty saltine cracker toffee topped with melted chocolate and festive add-ins.
Ingredients
- Base Ingredients
- 40 saltine crackers enough to cover a standard baking sheet in a single layer
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- Optional Toppings
- ½ cup chopped pecans almonds, or walnuts
- Crushed candy canes for a peppermint twist
- Festive sprinkles
- White chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven (5 minutes).
- Set oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange crackers (2 minutes).
- Lay saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared sheet, covering the entire surface.
- Make the toffee (5 minutes).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Continue boiling for 3 minutes until thickened and bubbly.
- Pour and spread (2 minutes).
- Carefully pour the hot butter and sugar mixture over the crackers. Spread evenly with a spatula to coat every cracker.
- Bake (5 minutes).
- Place in the oven for 5 minutes until the toffee is bubbling and slightly golden.
- Add chocolate (3 minutes).
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot toffee. Wait 2 minutes for them to melt, then spread into an even layer.
- Top & chill (15 minutes).
- Sprinkle with candy canes, nuts, or sprinkles. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until set.
- Break into pieces & serve.
- Once hardened, break it into pieces by hand.
Notes
- Stir constantly while making the toffee to avoid burning.
- Work quickly when spreading chocolate before the base cools.
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Chill completely before breaking into pieces for best texture.
- Store at room temperature up to 1 week, in the fridge for 2 weeks, or freeze for 2 months.
- Variations: Use graham crackers, Ritz crackers, or different chocolates. Add nuts, peppermint, or festive sprinkles to customize.