If you’re looking for an easy Christmas treat to add to your holiday baking list, this Christmas Cracker Toffee is one you’ll want to make. You may also know it as Christmas Crack, and it’s easy to see why it has become such a favorite during the holidays!

This easy saltine cracker toffee starts with a layer of salty crackers, covered in a buttery brown sugar toffee and topped with melted chocolate. I finished mine with festive Christmas sprinkles for a little extra holiday color.

The combination of sweet and salty makes this one hard to resist. The crackers give it a little crunch, the brown sugar and butter create a rich toffee layer, and the chocolate on top brings everything together. It’s a simple recipe that tastes like you spent much more time making it than you actually did.

One of the things I love about this recipe is how few ingredients it takes. You probably have most of them in your pantry already, and you don’t need any special equipment or candy-making experience. It’s an easy Christmas candy that comes together in just a few minutes before chilling in the refrigerator.

A Few Tips for Making Christmas Cracker Toffee

• Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer so the toffee covers them evenly.
• Let the butter and brown sugar mixture boil for the full three minutes.
• Pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the crackers.
• Add the chocolate chips while the toffee is still hot so they melt easily.
• Add your Christmas sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
• Refrigerate until completely firm before breaking into pieces.

How to Store Christmas Crack

Once the Christmas Cracker Toffee has completely set, break it into bite-sized pieces and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It’s a wonderful make-ahead treat, especially during the busy holiday season.

This is one of those holiday treats that is perfect for Christmas cookie trays, sharing with friends and neighbors, or packaging up in little bags or tins for homemade gifts.

I love having a few simple recipes like this on hand during the holidays. They’re easy to make, pretty enough to share, and always seem to disappear quickly.

Add this one to your Christmas baking list. I think you’ll love it!

Leslie xx

Christmas Cracker Toffee

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A simple, sweat and salty Christmas treat made with crispy saltine crackers, buttery brown sugar toffee, melted chocolate, and festive Christmas sprinkles.

This Christmas crack is perfect for holiday cookie trays, gifting, and sharing with friends and family.

Ingredients

• 1 sleeve saltine crackers
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Christmas sprinkles (or nuts) for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or tin foil.
2. Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer to cover the baking sheet.
3. In a saucepan, melt better and add brown sugar. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes stirring continuously.
4. Carefully pour the butter mixture over the crackers.
5. Bake for approximately 5 minutes or until bubbly.
6. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over the top. Let them sit for a minute and then spread the chocolate over the crackers.
7. Add Christmas sprinkles or any topping you'd like.
8. Refrigerate until completely set, then break into pieces.