Christmas crack, also known as Christmas cracker candy, is an easy but delicious treat that only requires five simple ingredients! Saltine crackers layered with a caramel layer then topped with melted chocolate, this crispy treat is absolutely addictive.
This Christmas crack recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make and makes a great festive treat that the whole family will love! The best holiday candy!
As a family, we make this every Christmas and share it with our friends and family. It is always a huge hit and every loves the sweet and salty combination. Our family loves this Christmas crack and it truly is the BEST!
What is Christmas Crack?
It is a type of candy made with saltine crackers coated in toffee and topped with chocolate. It is one of the easiest methods of making candy because you don’t need a candy thermometer or exact measurements.
It’s super easy to make and perfect for the holidays as it’s made with basic pantry staple ingredients and can be made ahead of time. It stores really well, so you’re able to whip it out of the fridge whenever guests come around.
Ingredients to make Christmas Crack Recipe
- Saltine crackers: a salty cracker that adds the thickness and stability this sweet treat needs.
- Butter: making your homemade toffee.
- Brown sugar: sweetness for the toffee mixture.
- Semi-sweet chocolate: melted over top and then hardened.
- Peanut butter (optional)
How to make Christmas Crack Recipe
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a large baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil (if using regular foil, spray with non-stick cooking spray for easy removal). Spread the crackers out on the foil in a single layer and fold up the edges of the foil to box in the crackers. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium-high heat on the stovetop. Bring to a rolling boil. Reduce the heat to medium and continue to boil for 5 minutes (set a timer), stirring occasionally.
- Quickly pour over the crackers and spread to cover completely.
- Bake for 5 minutes in the oven. Turn off heat. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips on top.
- Let stand for 1-2 minutes or until the chocolate starts to look shiny and is soft enough spread evenly over the toffee. If the chocolate is still not warm enough to spread after 4 minutes, place it back in the oven for a minute to help soften it.
- Top with Christmas sprinkles.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours to harden. Peel away the foil and break into pieces.
Ways to Top Your Cracker Candy
You can get fancy and sprinkle nuts, coconut flakes, or holiday-colored sprinkles on top if you want. Crushed Oreos, Rolos, pretzels, candy canes, toasted coconut, M&Ms, and Reese’s Cups make for a really fun topping! You can also melt white chocolate and drizzle it over top of the saltine cracker candy once it has cooled.
HOW DO I STORE LEFTOVER CRACKER CANDY?
Leftover Christmas crackers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months. The chocolate won’t keep well at room temperature. If freezing, you can layer the crackers with parchment paper between them so they don’t stick once frozen.
| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
| Cook Time | 15 minutes |
| Passive Time | 30 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 1 cup unsalted or salted butter
- 1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 30 saltine crackers about 1 sleeve
- 279 g milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- christmas sprinkles
Ingredients
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- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a large baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil (if using regular foil, spray with non-stick cooking spray for easy removal).
- Spread the crackers out on the foil in a single layer and fold up the edges of the foil to box in the crackers. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium-high heat on the stovetop. Bring to a rolling boil. Reduce the heat to medium and continue to boil for 5 minutes (set a timer), stirring occasionally.
- Quickly pour over the crackers and spread to cover completely.
- Bake for 5 minutes in the oven. Turn off heat. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips on top.
- Let stand for 1-2 minutes or until the chocolate starts to look shiny and is soft enough spread evenly over the toffee. If the chocolate is still not warm enough to spread after 4 minutes, place it back in the oven for a minute to help soften it.
- Top with Christmas sprinkles. Chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours to harden. Peel away the foil and break into pieces.
