Christmas Crack Saltine Toffee
Christmas Crack Saltine Toffee is a quick and easy holiday treat featuring crisp saltines layered with buttery toffee and melted chocolate, finished with festive sprinkles and a hint of sea salt. It’s a crowd-pleaser perfect for parties, gifting, and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes cooling and setting time)
- Yield: 40 pieces (about 20 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 40 saltine crackers (about 1 sleeve)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks, 226g), softened and cut into chunks
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar (200g)
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (340g)
- 1/3 cup festive sprinkles (50g, optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt (optional, for finishing)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
- Optional: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (85g) for swirling
- Optional: Mini M&Ms or crushed peppermint for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil (spray with nonstick if using foil).
- Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer, touching but not overlapping, to cover the pan. Break crackers to fill gaps if needed.
- In a medium saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar. Melt over medium heat, stirring constantly. Once bubbling, simmer and stir for 3-4 minutes until thickened and caramel-colored.
- Carefully pour hot toffee over crackers and spread evenly with a spatula. Work quickly as caramel sets fast.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the toffee is bubbling all over. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Remove pan from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over hot toffee. Let sit for 2-3 minutes to soften.
- Spread melted chocolate evenly over toffee using a spatula or offset spreader. If chips aren’t melting, return tray to warm oven for 1 minute.
- Add toppings: sprinkle with festive sprinkles, flaky sea salt, and/or chopped nuts. Press lightly so toppings stick.
- Let pan sit at room temperature for 1 hour, then transfer to fridge for 30-60 minutes to fully set. (Freezer speeds up setting.)
- Once firm, lift toffee out using parchment. Break into shards or squares by hand, or cut with a sharp knife for neat pieces.
Notes
Use fresh saltines for best texture. For gluten-free, use gluten-free saltines; for dairy-free, swap in vegan butter and allergy-safe chocolate chips. Prep toppings before starting, and always line your pan for easy cleanup. Double the batch for gifting or freezing. Let toffee sit uncovered for extra crispness before storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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