Christmas Crack is a sweet and salty 15 minute, easy to make Saltine Toffee Candy Recipe that is a holiday tradition!
Christmas Crack with Saltines
Lately I’ve been on a kick making some old school recipes that my Grandma used to make. Sometimes I get so caught up in trying new things I forgo the old classics that have stood the test of time for a reason. This yummy sweet and salty “Christmas Crack” recipe is one of those recipes. It’s a Saltine cracker toffee that you can change up and customize so many different ways-it always turns out amazing!
Saltine Toffee Candy
I love that you can whip this up in about 20 minutes, making it the perfect last-minute treat. You probably already have all the ingredients too! For the holidays I top this with Christmas sprinkles and M&Ms but you could also use chopped nuts or candies as well.
How to Make Christmas Crack
- Preheat oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay crackers in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Heat butter and sugar together and simmer 3 minutes.
- Pour mixture over the crackers and bake for 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and immediately pour chocolate chips over top, let chips sit for 2 minutes then spread with a spatula and top with candy.
- Chill and cut into pieces after candy has set.
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Christmas Crack (aka Saltine Toffee)
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 1x
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Description
Christmas Crack is a sweet and salty 15 minute, easy to make Saltine Toffee Candy Recipe that is a holiday tradition!
Ingredients
- about 40 Saltine crackers
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups milk chocolate chips
- ⅔ cup M&Ms (optional)
- holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Fill tray with crackers.
- In a small saucepan over medium high heat melt butter. Add brown sugar and heat to a boil, stirring continuously. Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
- Pour mixture over crackers and spread evenly. Place in oven and cook for 5 minutes.
- Immediately after removing from oven pour chocolate chips over toffee. Allow to sit two minutes then use a spatula to spread. Sprinkle with candy and sprinkles while chocolate is still hot. Chill to set.
Notes
Substitute candy and sprinkles with toppings of your choice to customize.
Keywords: christmas crack, saltine toffee
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Can you freeze the Christmas crack?
Unfortunately no, if you freeze them they get soggy when defrosted Alicia. ~Melissa
great!
★★★★★
Fail proof. Always a hit with crowds.
★★★★★