Christmas Crack Recipe (Saltine Toffee)
This Christmas crack recipe is the ultimate holiday candy — crispy saltine crackers layered with buttery toffee and rich melted chocolate. Ready in just 20 minutes with no candy thermometer needed, this easy saltine toffee is the perfect sweet-and-salty treat for Christmas parties, edible gifts, or anytime cravings hit!
Ingredients
- base ingredients
- 40saltine crackers (about 1 sleeve)
- 1 cupunsalted butter
- 1 cuppacked light brown sugar
- 2 cupssemi-sweet chocolate chips
- optional toppings
- ½ cupchopped pecans or walnuts
- ¼ cupcrushed candy canes
- ½ tspflaky sea salt
- holiday sprinkles or toffee bits, for garnish
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a 10x15-inch rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment, leaving overhang. Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer to cover the pan completely.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and bring to a rolling boil. Boil for exactly 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until smooth and caramel-like.
- 3
Immediately pour the hot toffee evenly over crackers and spread quickly with a spatula. Bake 5 minutes until bubbly all over.
- 4
Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips evenly on top. Let sit 2–3 minutes to soften, then spread into a smooth layer with a spatula.
- 5
Sprinkle on your favorite toppings (nuts, candy canes, sea salt, sprinkles). Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until firm.
- 6
Lift the candy from the pan using the foil overhang. Break into pieces by hand or cut with a sharp knife. Serve and enjoy!