Chocolate Covered Cracker Toffee, often called “Christmas Crack,” is an irresistible holiday treat that’s as simple as it is addictive! This sweet-and-salty delight starts with a base of crispy saltine crackers, which are layered on a baking sheet. A rich, buttery caramel sauce is poured over the crackers and baked until bubbly, creating a toffee-like coating that seeps into every nook and cranny.

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Once baked, the toffee is topped with chocolate chips that melts into a luxurious layer. Top your Cracker Toffee with chopped nuts, sea salt, or colorful holiday sprinkles. Then, the toffee is broken into rustic pieces for a perfectly imperfect presentation.

This is a great gift idea for friends, family, neighbors, or co-workers.

The contrast of the crunchy crackers, the deep caramel flavor, and the silky chocolate makes it a crowd-favorite. Whether you’re giving it as a gift, setting it out at a holiday party, or sneaking a few bites for yourself, this no-fuss treat is guaranteed to spread some cheer!

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What you need

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10×15 Sheet Pan
Parchment Paper
Offset Spatula
Saltine crackers- one sleeve or about 35-40 crackers
Semi-sweet chocolate chips- can also use milk chocolate or dark chocolate
Brown sugar and butter for the caramel sauce
Vanilla extract
Optional: toppings like chopped nuts, sprinkles or sea salt

How to make it

Preheat oven to 400°F

Line a 10×15 baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

Add the saltine crackers to the sheet pan face down, in a single layer.

Add the butter to a pan over medium heat. When the butter fully melts, add in the brown sugar and bring to a boil.

Continue boiling over medium high heat for 3 minutes (set a timer!), stirring occasionally so the sugar doesn’t burn.

Take the caramel off the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. (be sure to take it off the heat first because the vanilla could make the caramel bubble up)

Pour the caramel sauce evenly over the crackers. Spread it out with an offset spatula so all of the crackers are completely covered.

Bake for 4 minutes. Remove the crackers from the oven.

Turn the oven off. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the crackers and return to the oven for 1 minute.

Using an offset spatula spread the chocolate until evenly distributed. If using sprinkles or sea salt, add those now.

Let the crackers cool and then refrigerate at least 1 hour, until set.

Break or cut into pieces and enjoy!

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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