The buttery goodness of Saltine Toffee (aka Christmas Crack) is irresistible. Try it and see how fast it disappears – it’s quite addictive! This Christmas Cracker toffee recipe is so simple yet so delicious.
Toffee. One of our all-time favorite indulgences.
The buttery goodness and crunch are melt-in-your-mouth irresistible. This Traditional Homemade Almond Roca used to be our go-to candy recipe, but we think we found a new one! This Saltine Toffee is out of this world.
We totally see why it’s often called Christmas Crack. It’s highly addictive!
If you love Traditional Christmas Crack, you will also love Peanut Butter Christmas Crack and Cranberry Bliss Christmas Crack or any of our yummy Christmas Treats!
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What is Christmas Crack?
Christmas Crack is a holiday tradition that takes ordinary Saltine Crackers (Soda Crackers), covers them in rich caramel, and transforms them into something extraordinary. It’s part brittle, part English Toffee, and incredibly delicious!
If you like traditional Christmas Crack, you’ll also love Peanut Butter Christmas Crack and Valentine’s Day Crack! If you love white chocolate, try Cranberry Bliss Saltine Toffee.
The hubby is the king of Traditional Toffee or Almond Roca. It’s highly sought after. (He shared his top-secret recipe, so you might want to check it out!) He makes it every holiday for his family and co-workers.
This Saltine Cracker Toffee has a slight advance over Almond Roca. It’s a little quicker to make than the traditional version, but the taste is just phenomenal!
There’s just something about the savory crunchiness of the cracker that just works – and makes it so addicting!
Ingredients for Making Cracker Toffee
- 4 oz saltine crackers – about 40 crackers.
- 1 cup butter – 2 sticks of unsalted works best.
- 1 cup packed brown sugar – dark or light brown sugar.
- 2 cups chocolate morsels – milk chocolate, dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips works.
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans – an optional topping
We like to use our jelly roll pan to make the recipe.
How To Make Saltine Toffee Candy
Here are the step-by-step instructions for making this dessert with Saltines (Christmas Crack). We recently added a video (see below), so you can see exactly how we make this fantastic dessert with saltines!
Step 1 – Layer Saltines
This recipe is so simple. In the first step, create one layer of saltine crackers on your pan (with edges) lined with parchment paper or a Silpat mat.
If using parchment, make sure your parchment paper extends past your crackers.
TIP: Don’t forget to preheat your oven, so it’s ready for when the crackers need to be put in!
Step 2 – Make Toffee
Next, combine the sugar and butter in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil for 3 minutes. (a teeny bit longer if at higher elevations.) Watch the mixture; it cooks quickly!
This step creates that yummy, buttery Toffee!
Step 3 – Place Toffee On Crackers
Immediately after it’s done boiling, spread the hot Toffee on the saltines, evenly coating all the crackers.
Step 4 – Bake
Then, place in a 400-degree oven for 5-6 minutes. Once out of the oven, spread the dark chocolate or semi-sweet morsels on the top. While spreading the chocolate it will melt from the heat generated from the oven.
When it’s slightly set, sprinkle the nuts over the top!
Cool quickly in the fridge or leave on the counter to cool slowly. Then, break or cut into pieces and enjoy!!
Tip: For the holidays, you can also top with festive sprinkles.
Saltine Toffee Crack: The Perfect Gift For Any Occasion
Housewarming. Yep.
Christmas or holiday. You bet.
Teacher appreciation. Definitely.
Potluck. Yesiree.
Girls night. Yes, please.
Thank you. Absolutely.
Going away party. Oh, yeah.
Bad day pick me up. Most definitely.
Cookie exchange. YESSSSS! No question.
A special treat for the hubby. Totally works.
Here are some ideas to package up your Saltine Toffee as a gift for your teachers!
Saltine Toffee With Dark Or Light Chocolate
Dark chocolate seems to be more popular in our house currently, so that’s how we usually make this recipe. Semi-sweet chocolate also works. So use what you prefer or have on hand.
You really can’t go wrong.
The Secrets To The Best Christmas Crack
- Going the extra step of roasting the pecans is a nice touch and adds a richer flavor. This step doesn’t have to be done if you’re in a hurry or want to get eating as soon as possible.
- You can use club crackers, soda crackers, or Ritz crackers instead of the Saltines.
- Semi-sweet, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate morsels are good for this Saltine Toffee recipe.
- This stuff is so sticky; use parchment paper or your Silpat to assemble. (Our Silpat mat is our go-to baking and treat making kitchen item!! You need one of these, so your recipes and cookies turn out amazing!)
- To prevent any mishaps, make your parchment paper a little bigger than your assembled crackers. Also, make sure your crackers are placed tightly together.
- Make sure the butter and sugar are truly boiling before you start timing for 3 minutes.
- Because this recipe is made of mostly butter, using high-quality butter yields the perfect flavor.
- If you’re at a higher elevation, you may need to cook your caramel a little longer.
Topping Your Cracker Toffee
During the holidays, you can try topping your Saltine Toffee Bark with crushed peppermint or festive sprinkles. So good!
Walnuts are another option for a topping.
If you’re not a fan of nuts, you can leave them out and keep your chocolate as the topping.
More Sweet Treats
White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies – tart cranberries pair so well with the white chocolate.
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies – two great flavors in one. Mint and chocolate!
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark – wow! Just wow! This candy bark is amazing!
Easy Crock Pot Candy – chocolate peanut clusters that are perfect for cookie trays or to give as gifts.
How To Store Christmas Crack Candy
This Saltine Toffee Cracker Candy usually lasts about a week or so if kept in an airtight container on the counter. However, You can freeze it for 2-3 months.
To Freeze Saltine Toffee/Christmas Crack, place in an airtight container, label, and date, and place it in the freezer.
Can You Freeze Saltine Toffee?
For those who like to have a little sweet treat at our convenience, you can freeze this Saltine Toffee. It may cause the crackers to turn a little soft, but the flavor is still good. You can freeze it for up to 3 months.
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We updated this recipe with additional instructions, tips, and video on 10/25/19.
Saltine Toffee (aka Christmas Crack) Recipe
Equipment
- Jelly roll pan (approximately 11×17 inches)
- parchment paper
- medium pot
- Spatula or cooking spoon
Ingredients
- 4 oz saltine crackers
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 cups chocolate morsels (milk chocolate, dark or semi-sweet chocolate works)
- 3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or Silpat mat. Place Saltine crackers on the pan and make sure they are touching and the parchment extends past the crackers.
- Combine sugar and butter in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Let boil for 3 minutes. Pour immediately over Saltine crackers making sure all the crackers are completely covered.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate morsels over the top. Let sit for 5 minutes. Spread melted chocolate evenly over caramel. Then, top with roasted chopped nuts. Refrigerate toffee for 2 hours. Once set, break into pieces. Enjoy!
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There’s no need to put it off. You have to find an excuse to make this Saltine Toffee! (see list above)
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Valentine’s Day Saltine Toffee
