Christmas Crack is a traditional holiday recipe! Crunchy, sweet, and easy to make, this Saltine Cracker Toffee is a classic favorite!
This holiday staple comes together in under 10 minutes and then after it hardens it's ready to eat! Once you start eating it you will NOT be able to stop, it's THAT good!
I've had this Christmas crack recipe go viral several times on Instagram and TikTok, so I wanted to finally share it properly on my website as well.
You can try this White Chocolate Cranberry variation which is both gorgeous and tasty! This Mint Chocolate Christmas Crack and this M&M Christmas Crack are also delicious!
I've also made a similar recipe for Halloween! This Halloween Saltine Cracker Candy is always a hit!
Most of the ingredients are probably already in your pantry, but this is what you need...
Ingredients for Christmas Crack:
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- Saltine crackers (club crackers, ritz crackers, pretzels, and graham crackers will all work but have a different flavor)
- unsalted butter (you don't want double salted crackers and salted butter)
- brown sugar
- chocolate chips/bars/melting chocolate (dark, milk, white, peanut butter chocolate will all work)
- Toppings: pecans, walnuts, peanuts, almonds are all great on top of this Christmas crack. You can also top with M&M varieties, different candies, sprinkles, or leave plain.
How to make Saltine Cracker Toffee:
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- Get all of the ingredients together for the Christmas crack because it's a fast moving recipe. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- On a large baking sheet, lay out foil or parchment and then cover the top in a single layer of saltine crackers.
- In a sauce pan, melt the butter over medium heat and then add the brown sugar. Bring to a quick boil and then whisk continuously boiling for about 3 minutes, until it develops a deeper brown color.
- The temperature will reach 270 degrees F to 290 degrees F. Make sure to bring the temperature at least this high or it will not harden over the crackers.
- Pour the mixture over the saltine crackers and spread evenly. Place the baking sheet into the pre-heated oven and bake for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and then place the chocolate chips over the top of the saltine crackers. TURN THE OVEN OFF. Place back in the oven for 2 minutes, then remove and use a spatula to spread the chocolate evenly over the top.
- Add chopped nuts over the top, then place into the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight to harden.
- Break or 'crack' apart the saltine cracker toffee into bite-sized pieces and enjoy!
How to store Christmas Crack:
Store the saltine cracker toffee in a sealed bag or container.
- Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks
- Store room temperature for up to 7 days (crackers will start to get stale or soggy).
- Store in the freezer for up to 4 months.
This Christmas Crack makes a great gift and EVERYONE loves receiving it! Add the candy to a food safe cellophane bag and seal with a nice ribbon and tag!
Like holiday treats as much as I do? Try out these other recipes:
- Holiday Reindeer Cookies
- M&M Christmas Crack
- Mint Chocolate Christmas Crack
- White Chocolate Cranberry Christmas Crack
- Sugar Cookie Fudge
- Cranberry White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
- Shortcut White Chocolate Peppermint Sugar Cookies
- Cranberry Cheesecake (Slow Cooker)
- White Chocolate Peanut Butter Kettle Corn Clusters
Christmas Crack is a traditional holiday recipe that can be made year round! Crunchy, sweet, and easy to make, this Saltine Cracker Toffee is a classic favorite!
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers (about 40 crackers)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 cup chocolate chips (any variety but I like milk chocolate best)
- 1 cup chopped pecans or other nuts (optional)
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.On a large baking sheet, lay out foil or parchment and then cover the top in a single layer of saltine crackers.
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In a sauce pan, melt the butter over medium heat and then add the brown sugar. Whisk to combine and then bring to a quick boil. Whisk continuously while boiling for about 3 minutes (until it develops a deeper brown color). The temperature will reach 270 degrees F to 290 degrees F.
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Pour the mixture over the saltine crackers and spread evenly. Place the baking sheet into the pre-heated oven and bake for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn the oven OFF.
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Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top of the saltine crackers, then place back in the oven for 2 minutes. Remove from oven and use a spatula to spread the chocolate evenly over the top.
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Add chopped nuts over the top, then place into the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight to harden.
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Break or 'crack' apart the saltine cracker toffee into bite-sized pieces and enjoy!
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Store the saltine cracker toffee in a sealed bag or container.
- In refrigerator up to 2 weeks
- Room temperature for up to 7 days (crackers will start to get stale or soggy).
- In the freezer for up to 4 months.
Beth says
I LOVE your version of Christmas crack with the Saltines. That's such a great sweet and salty combo.
Kristen says
I truly am addicted to this, I made it and now that I have, I can't stop myself from snacking on it all day long.
Andie says
I LOVE THIS RECIPE!! I subbed the nuts on top for pretzels and cute Christmas colored sprinkles and I was not disappointed. We may have just "cracked" Christmas! 😉
Amanda says
The flavor in these are unreal. That perfect sweet and salty combination!
Erin | Dinners, Dishes and Dessert says
No doubt, this is really fantastic! Definitely a must make!
Sha says
This season calls for delicious treats! This Christmas Crack is definitely a must-try! So delicious and flavorful!
Catalina says
This Christmas crack is dangerously addictive—in the best way possible! The sweet toffee, chocolate, and crunch from the saltines—it's hard to resist. A perfect treat for holiday gifting!
Sandra says
Such a fun holiday treat! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Sandra says
This is such a fun treat!! My family really loved it!