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This Christmas Crack is hands-down one of the most delicious holiday treats you’ll ever make. With just 5 ingredients and a few minutes of prep, it’s no surprise this is my most viral Christmas recipe ever! Everyone who tries it becomes obsessed!
The BEST Christmas Crack Toffee Ever
If you want a holiday dessert that only needs a handful of ingredients, takes just minutes to make, and tastes so addictive your friends beg for the recipe… this one is for you. This is the BEST Christmas Crack recipe out there. I have tried multiple variations, and this Christmas Crack Toffee is my absolute favorite.
A Recipe So Good… It’s in My Cookbook!
Imagine having a Christmas recipe so delicious that you pitch it to a major publisher for your cookbook. That is exactly how good this saltine cracker toffee is. During my first meeting with the editor at HarperCollins, this Christmas Crack recipe was one of the first I insisted we include in my cookbook, Celebrating Every Day! And rest assured, it’s in there too!
The Christmas Crack Recipe Millions Have Fallen in Love With
I have been posting my Christmas Crack recipe on Instagram and Tiktok for years, and it goes viral every time racking up millions of views, and thousands of comments. So many people have enjoyed this recipe with their friends and family! It truly is one of my most-loved Christmas treat recipes ever.
5 Ingredients You Need to Make Christmas Crack
• 1 1/2 to 2 sleeves of saltine crackers
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• One 11.5 oz bag chocolate chips
• Christmas sprinkles
How to Make Christmas Crack (Saltine Cracker Toffee) Step by Step
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- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line baking sheet with parchment and arrange crackers.
- Melt butter and brown sugar, bring to a soft boil for about 5 minutes.
- Pour over crackers and spread evenly.
- Bake 5 minutes.
- Add chocolate chips, let melt, then spread.
- Top with Christmas sprinkles.
- Chill for a few hours or even overnight.
- Break into pieces and enjoy.
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How Long Christmas Crack Takes to Make
You only need to prep for about 10 minutes to make this Christmas crack candy. Just make sure to have all your ingredients pre-measured and ready to rock! It comes together fast, so stay close to the stovetop.
Tips for Making Christmas Crack:
• When you place the saltine crackers in a single layer, make sure they touch.
• When pouring the toffee mixture over the crackers, use a spatula to spread it evenly.
• If your chocolate chips don’t fully melt, pop the pan back in the oven for 30 seconds. Just be careful not to overheat them, or the chocolate can seize.
• Once set, break the candy apart with your hands or cut it into pieces with a knife.
Topping Ideas for Christmas Crack
• Crushed peppermint candy canes
• Holiday sprinkles
• Mini M&Ms
• Chopped nuts
• White chocolate drizzle
Easy Variations for Saltine Crackers
Instead of using the traditional saltine crackers, you can also use graham crackers, Ritz crackers, pretzels, Chex Mix, or even Club crackers.
Every time I post this Christmas Crack recipe on our Facebook page, I get comments saying how good it is with graham crackers. I seriously need to try it that way too!
Storing Leftover Christmas Crack
Christmas Crack is one of the best make-ahead holiday treats because it stores well and is even a great treat to have on hand.
It’s a Best Friends for Frosting follower and family favorite Christmas recipe for a reason! It stands up to all the well-deserved hype!
On the Counter: Store pieces of Christmas Crack in an airtight container or zip-lock bag for 3 to 4 days at room temperature.
In the Refrigerator: Store Christmas Crack in an airtight container in the fridge, and it will stay fresh and crunchy for about 10 days.
In the Freezer: Christmas Crack freezes well in an airtight container for about 2 months. I have done this multiple times. Just make sure to layer parchment paper between pieces so they do not all stick together.
It’s the Most Addictive Holiday Treat
Whether you call it Christmas Crack, Christmas Cracker Candy, or cracker toffee, it really is one of the easiest, most addictive Christmas recipes out there. Kind of like the old Pringles jingle… “Once you pop, you can’t stop!” Plus, Christmas Crack is traditionally made with “crackers”! Get it?! Christmas CRACK-ERS!” ;)
It is quick, delicious, and always gets rave reviews from my followers on social media. Everyone just LOVES it!
Looking for more Easy Christmas Treats?
My cookbook, Celebrating Every Day, is a bestseller in “Holiday Cookbooks” and includes several exclusive, easy Christmas recipes! It makes a wonderful gift to yourself or loved ones (I promise I’m not too biased)!
You can find even more Christmas recipes on my blog, like my Snowman Cheesecake Dip, my Viral TikTok Heavy Whipping Cream Cinnamon Rolls, Reindeer Cheesecake, Snowman Cheesecake Dip, and Snowman Veggie Tray!
As always, don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any questions. I’m here for you!
Happy Baking, Melissa
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Christmas Crack
Equipment
- large baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 1 1/2-2 sleeves of saltine crackers
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- one 11.5 oz package chocolate chips
- Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Add saltine crackers into a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Make sure they are touching each other. We used about 1 1/2 sleeves of saltine crackers (48 crackers), six rows wide and eight rows long.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, then add the brown sugar. Stirring consistently, bring the mixture to a soft boil until the mixture starts to bubble and thicken, about 5 minutes.
- Distribute the mixture evenly over the crackers, then spread it with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with all of the chocolate chips. Let the chocolate chips sit for a few minutes until melty, and then evenly spread them into a thin layer. If the chocolate chips are still not melted, please make sure to place them in the oven for an additional 30 seconds to soften. Be careful not to overheat the chocolate chips, as they will seize up and harden, making them impossible to spread.
- Evenly sprinkle with your favorite Christmas sprinkles.
- Cool for a few hours to overnight in the fridge. Peel off the parchment paper from the back of the Christmas crack and break apart with your hands or cut with a knife. I prefer to keep the Christmas Crack refrigerated before serving, but this is totally optional.
