Description
Christmas Crack Saltine Toffee is an easy holiday candy made with crispy saltine crackers, buttery brown sugar toffee, and a smooth layer of melted chocolate. Add nuts, candy, or festive sprinkles for a customizable Christmas treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 40 salted saltine crackers (about 1 sleeve)
- 1 cup (227g) salted or unsalted butter
- 1 cup (220g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 package (270–300g) milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Chopped nuts, candy, crushed peppermint, or sprinkles, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil. If using regular foil, lightly coat it with non-stick cooking spray.
- Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Fold up the edges of the foil to help contain the toffee.
- Add the butter and brown sugar to a medium saucepan and melt over medium heat.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and boil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Quickly pour the hot toffee mixture over the saltine crackers and spread it evenly to completely cover them.
- Bake for 5 minutes. Turn off the oven and remove the baking sheet.
- Immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee. Let them sit for 1–2 minutes, or until shiny and softened.
- Spread the softened chocolate into an even layer. If the chocolate is still too firm to spread after about 4 minutes, return the baking sheet to the warm oven for 1 minute.
- Add chopped nuts, candy, crushed peppermint, sprinkles, or other desired toppings while the chocolate is still soft.
- Refrigerate for 1–2 hours, or until completely firm. Peel away the foil and break the Christmas Crack Saltine Toffee into pieces.
Notes
- Set a timer when boiling the butter and brown sugar so the toffee cooks for the full 5 minutes.
- Prepare the crackers before starting the toffee because the hot mixture needs to be poured and spread quickly.
- Milk chocolate creates a sweeter result, while semi-sweet chocolate provides a richer cocoa flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Christmas Crack Saltine Toffee can be frozen in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg