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Chocolate Saltine Toffee (aka Christmas Crack)

Chocolate Saltine Toffee – The perfect addition to your Christmas baking.   Saltine cracker toffee  is ready quickly, is easy to make and everyone loves it!

There are a few things that I look forward to every year during the holidays, and anything with toffee always catches my attention. These Chocolate Toffee Bars are a definite favorite. But there is just something about toffee belongs during the holiday season.

Chocolate peanut butter balls are one of my all time favorite treats, but this saltine toffee is down right addicting.  Which is why it is also known as Christmas crack.

saltine toffee stacked on a white plate

 

In my family this has always been called Saltine Toffee, but it goes by lots of different names. Some people call it Christmas Crack because it is so darn addicting. I recently heard it called Pine Bark as well. It really doesn’t matter what you call it, you are going to be making batch after batch of this.

What Do You Need For Christmas Crack

  • Saltine Crackers
  • Butter
  • Brown Sugar
  • Chocolate Chips
  • Sprinkles or other toppings

This is one of those recipes that is so easy to make, you can really have it done in about 20 minutes and then you just have to wait for the chocolate to set. Plus there are lost of different variations you can make instead of Saltine Crackers.

saltine toffee ingredients

Can I Use Other Crackers

Yes, absolutely! Pretty much any cracker works. I even have a recipe for Graham Cracker Toffee already on the blog.

  • Pretzels
  • Graham Crackers
  • Ritz Crackers
  • Matzo Crackers (perfect for Passover treat)
  • How To Make Saltine Toffee
chocolate saltine toffee on a plate

How To Make Saltine Toffee

  1. Start by lining a 11×17 baking sheet with foil. This really just helps with cleanup and getting the toffee out of the pan easily.
  2. Arrange 1 sleeve of saltine crackers in a single layer in the oven.
  3. In a saucepan over medium heat mix together the brown sugar and butter until it starts to boil, stirring frequently. Boil the mixture for 3 minutes, not stirring at all.
  4. Pour the mixture over the crackers, and quickly spread so it covers all the crackers.
  5. Place in the oven and bake for 7 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the toffee. Put it back in the oven (have the oven turned off) for 5 minutes to melt the chocolate.
  7. Remove from the oven and use a spatula to spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee.
  8. Immediately spread with any toppings or decorations you are going to use. Let the chocolate completely harden before slicing.
christmas crack on a plate

Storage

This toffee lasts for about 2 weeks in an air tight container at room temperature. And it is great to freeze and make ahead as well.

Topping Ideas

There are lots of things you can sprinkle over saltine toffee to make it festive and delicious. I like to use sprinkles for Christmas, but you can use anything you like!

  • Chopped Pecans
  • M&M’s
  • Sprinkles
  • Toffee Bits
saltine toffee close up on a white plate

More Christmas Desserts To Try

I used this Sheet Pan to make the toffee in. And this Wilton spatula is perfect for spreading chocolate.

Yield: 36

Chocolate Saltine Toffee (aka Christmas Crack)

cropped in close up of christmas crack

Chocolate Saltine Toffee - The perfect addition to your Christmas baking.   Saltine cracker toffee  is ready quickly, is easy to make and everyone loves it!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 sleeve saltine crackers
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 (12 oz) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Sprinkles, M&M's, Toffee Bits, Chopped Nuts

Instructions

  1. Line an 11x17 baking sheet with the saltine crackers. Place in a single layer. Set aside
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. In a saucepan over medium heat, mix together brown sugar and butter. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Boil for 3 minutes, not stirring.
  4. Pour mixture over the crackers. Quickly spread, so it covers all of the crackers. pouring sugar mixture over saltine crackers
  5. Place in the oven and bake for 7 minutes.
  6. Remove and sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over toffee. Place back in the oven (oven heat turned off), for 5 minutes. chocolate chips on saltine toffee
  7. Remove from oven. Using an off set spatula spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee. Sprinkle immediately with sprinkles or M&M's. spreading melted chocolate over saltine toffee
  8. Let harden completely before slicing.
  9. Store in an air tight container.

Notes

Recipe from I Heart Nap Time

Nutrition Information

Yield

36

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 78Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 14mgSodium 44mgCarbohydrates 7gFiber 0gSugar 6gProtein 0g

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.

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Cathy

Wednesday 15th of December 2021

I love all things toffee! This is such an easy, delicious recipe!

Vikki

Friday 10th of December 2021

I love the taste and the crunch! Fantastic Christmas treat

Catalina

Friday 10th of December 2021

This is so perfect for our Christmas table! I will make it for sure!

Amanda

Thursday 9th of December 2021

Sweet and salty is my all time favorite combination. I cannot wait to try these out they sound amazing!

Beth

Thursday 9th of December 2021

I love that combination of sweet and salty. I'm always on the lookout for a new Christmas Crack recipe, so I can't wait to try this. Looks good!

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