Christmas Crack aka saltine cracker toffee is a traditional holiday recipe, and this one is festive with red and green M&M's! This tasty treat is perfect for dessert or gifts!
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! The crunchy combo of this nutty M&M Christmas Crack is amazing!
I've had the traditional Christmas crack recipe go viral several times on Instagram and TikTok, which is a great option as well! I've also shared a White Chocolate Cranberry variation and a Mint Chocolate Christmas Crack variation and they are both super tasty, too!
Most of the ingredients are probably already in your pantry, but this is what you need...
Ingredients for M&M Christmas Crack:
**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**
- 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
- milk chocolate (chocolate bark or chocolate chips)
- Toppings: red and green M&M candies and peanuts (or nuts of your choice)
How to make it:
- 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. Turn off the oven.
- Remove crackers from the oven and add the chocolate chips over the top of the saltine crackers. Place back in the oven for a minute to soften them and remove. Use a spatula to spread the chocolate evenly over the top.
- Add the chopped M&M chocolate pieces and chopped nuts over the top. Place in the fridge or freezer for at least a few hours; ideally overnight.
- Break or 'crack' apart the M&M Christmas crack into bite-sized pieces and enjoy!
How to store M&M 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
- Sugar Cookie Fudge
- Bear Paw Cookies
- Mint Chocolate Christmas Crack (Saltine Cracker Toffee)
- White Chocolate Cranberry 'Christmas Crack'
- Christmas Crack - Saltine Cracker Toffee
- 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 aka saltine cracker toffee is a traditional holiday recipe, and this one is festive with red and green M&M's! This tasty treat is perfect for dessert or gifts!
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers about 40 crackers
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar light or dark
- 2 cups milk chocolate bark or chocolate chips
- 1 cup red and green M&M's chopped
- ½ cup peanuts chopped (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 M&M's and nuts over the top, then place into the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight to harden.
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Break or 'crack' apart the saltine cracker toffee into bite-sized pieces and enjoy!
Store the saltine cracker toffee in a sealed bag or container.
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- 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 make this every year, so I love having a new version to serve everyone!
Krystle Smith says
The mix of salty crackers, rich toffee, and festive red and green M&M's makes this the perfect holiday treat. It’s a great addition to any dessert spread or an easy, thoughtful gift for friends and family!
Catalina says
This recipe is dangerously good! The mix of salty crackers, sweet chocolate, and colorful M&Ms makes it the perfect holiday treat. My kids and I had so much fun making (and eating) it!
Michelle says
New favorite Christmas Crack recipe! The M&M's made it super cute.
April says
I just made a batch of these! It's already so yummy on it's own, but the m&Ms really added to it! Such a fun and festive twist.