Christmas Crack – Saltine Cracker Toffee
A quick and addictive holiday treat made with a crunchy saltine cracker base, buttery toffee, and a rich chocolate topping. Perfect for parties, gifts, or festive snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup butter
12 oz chocolate chips
Saltine crackers (enough to cover a 9×13-inch pan)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with foil.
- Arrange a single layer of saltine crackers over the foil.
- In a saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar. Bring to a rolling boil and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour the hot mixture evenly over the crackers.
- Bake for 7 minutes.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over the top.
- Spread melted chocolate evenly like frosting. Add toppings if desired.
- Refrigerate until set, then break into pieces before serving.
Notes
Top with crushed candy canes for a peppermint twist.
Add toasted nuts for crunch or flaky sea salt for balance.
Try white chocolate or swirl dark and white chocolate for a marbled effect.
Best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature—no reheating required.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
