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    Saltine Cracker Toffee

    First Published: November 21, 2021 . Last Modified: November 14, 2023 lisa57 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

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    Saltine Cracker Toffee is buttery, chocolaty and incredibly sweet. This super simple Christmas Crack recipe can be made in under 20 minutes for a delicious and customizable holiday treat.

    3 layers of saltine toffee

    The holidays wouldn't be the same without Saltine Cracker Toffee. It is also known as Christmas Crack, cracker toffee, saltine cracker candy and saltine crack recipe.

    I am sure there are many other names out there for this decadent holiday treat. It is made up of a layer of saltine crackers, a layer of homemade caramel and then covered with melted chocolate and sprinkles or whatever else you would like to decorate it with. This Saltine Toffee recipe is made of simple ingredients but super addicting!

    I started making this treat many years ago. It is easy to make and totally customizable. Add a batch to a cellophane bag and tie it with a ribbon for a tasty gift for friends during the holidays. People just love it! Just add seasonal sprinkles and this Saltine Cracker Toffee Recipe is the perfect treat for Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter or whatever holiday season you want to celebrate.

    This cracker candy recipe is a delicious treat for your next gathering. They work also for a cookie exhange or a nice little gift to give to teachers, friends and family. 

    Not including cooling time, I can whip up a batch in under 20 minutes. And no candy thermometer is needed for this easy treat. How great is that?

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    • Ingredients Needed for Saltine Toffee
    • How To Make Saltine Toffee
    • Christmas Crack Recipe Tips
    • More Holiday Treats
    • RECIPE
    close up of saltine coffee AKA Christmas Crack

    Ingredients Needed for Saltine Toffee

    • saltine crackers- Use salted or unsalted, whatever you prefer. I usually use unsalted because I like to use salted butter. Both salted crackers and butter might be too much salt so decided what combination you'd like. For an even sweeter treat, you can substitute graham crackers for the saltines.  
    • salted butter - You can use unsalted butter too but I like the extra salt to give it a bit of sweet and salty taste
    • light brown sugar - Make sure it is fresh so it doesn't get hard and stick together. Use dark brown sugar for an even more toffee candy flavor.  
    • chocolate chips - I prefer semisweet chocolate chips but use your favorite dark chocolate or milk chocolate.
    • sprinkles, crushed nuts and/or white chocolate - Be creative and make it match your favorite holiday.  I like to use crushed candy canes during the Christmas season for a super festive topping. 

    See recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts and instructions.

    step by step photo instructions
    step by step photo instructions (part two) to make Christmas crack

    How To Make Saltine Toffee

    1. Line a baking pan with aluminum foil and spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
    2. Lay the crackers out flat in a single layer onto the foil.
    3. Melt butter and sugar in a medium saucepan on medium heat and bring it to a rolling boil until foamy (about 3 to 5 minutes). Pour the brown sugar mixture over the crackers and spread to coat.
    4. Bake for 5 minutes in a 400º F preheated oven or until the butter mixture is bubbly. Remove from oven.
    5. While hot, sprinkle chocolate chips on toffee mixture layer and allow them to soften and melt, before spreading over the surface.
    6. Sprinkle with whatever toppings you like.
    7. Let the chocolate cool and harden then break into pieces.
    8. Keep stored in an air tight container the refrigerator.

    Check out my Saltine Toffee Webstory.

    broken up pieces of cracker toffee

    Christmas Crack Recipe Tips

    • Use a 10x15 jelly roll pan or wide rimmed baking sheet.
    • If your pan is a little larger, create a rim with foil so the crackers don't move around when you are spreading the butter mixture or chocolate.
    • Use heavy-duty foil to line the pan.
    • Place the crackers close together on the tray. You don't want big spaces between them.
    • Don't stress if some of the crackers break. They will be covered with caramel and chocolate so it will all even out. And they will be broken in pieces anyway.
    • Feel free to decorate it with nuts, sprinkles, or swirled chocolate. I made some with multi colored sprinkles and some with almonds, drizzled with white chocolate. 
    • Allow the candy to cool completely before trying to remove it from the foil.
    • After I make it, I keep it in the refrigerator in an airtight container or cookie tin. Take it out and bring to room temperature before serving. 
    • You might want to carry around the recipe on cards because after friends eat it, they always ask for the recipe. 
    toffee with colored sprinkles

    More Holiday Treats

    I love a sweet treat during the holidays and these are some of my favorites:

    • Peppermint Oreo Stuffed Brownies
    • Festive Oreo Ice Cream Sandwiches
    • Chocolate Candy Cane Pretzels
    • Cookie Butter Fudge from Grumpy's Honey Bunch
    • Christmas Pinwheel Cookies from Swirls of Flavor
    • Easy Over the Top Brownie Recipe (Slutty Brownies)
    pin photo saltine cracker toffee

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    RECIPE

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    Saltine Toffee

    Saltine Cracker Toffee is buttery, chocolaty and incredibly sweet. This super simple Christmas Crack recipe can be made in under 20 minutes for a delicious and customizable holiday treat.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: holiday
    Servings: 20
    Calories: 239kcal

    Ingredients

    • 40 saltine crackers 1 sleeve
    • 1 cup butter
    • 1 cup light brown sugar
    • 2 cups chocolate chips
    • sprinkles or other toppings

    Instructions

    • Line jelly roll pan with foil and spray with non-stick spray.
    • Lay crackers out flat in a single layer on the foil.
    • Melt sugar and butter on medoium heat and bring to a rolling boil until foamy (about 3 to 5 minutes). Stir well. Pour over crackers and spread to coat.
    • Bake 5 minutes in 400º oven or until bubbly. Remove from oven.
    • While hot, sprinkle with chocolate chips, let soften and melt, then spread.
    • Sprinkle with sprinkles or whatever toppings you like (crushed nuts, crushed candy canes, etc).
    • Let the chocolate harden then break into pieces.
    • Keep stored in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 324IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg

    First Published December 2008

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    Comments

    1. ConversationsWithACupcake says

      December 21, 2008 at 1:49 am

      I LOVE saltine toffee! Though, I've never thought to top it with sprinkles. And, aren't they festive?! Such a brilliant cook you are, Lisa! Such a brilliant cook.

      Merry cooking!

      Reply
    2. Aggie says

      December 21, 2008 at 2:21 am

      Oh Lisa, this looks and sounds great!! I love the sweet/salty combo...and easy too!!

      I'm so over shopping! I think I'm done, I have maybe one more gift card to buy...I have 2 men in my family that are extremely hard to shop for!

      Reply
    3. Tanya says

      December 21, 2008 at 9:08 am

      I've never heard of using saltines. It looks so easy and definitely yummy!

      Merry Christmas!!

      Reply
    4. Cristine says

      December 21, 2008 at 9:32 am

      So cute!!! I've heard this called crack because it's so addicting! Yours looks great!

      Reply
    5. Debbie says

      December 21, 2008 at 10:05 am

      Looks delicious! I am just about done with my shopping too...thank goodness!

      Reply
    6. Veronica says

      December 21, 2008 at 10:30 am

      I love saltine toffee! Sometimes I'll use matzoh. This year my daughter and I made it using white chips and topped it with brickle-it came out really yummy! I feel like my shopping is never done...but I think I might be!

      Reply
    7. kat says

      December 21, 2008 at 11:04 am

      This is the second time of seen these & they sound so good. Think they'll have to go on my list for next year

      Reply
    8. Stacey Snacks says

      December 21, 2008 at 11:16 am

      That sounds like my kind of treat.
      Salty and sweet!

      Reply
    9. Culinarywannabe says

      December 21, 2008 at 12:11 pm

      I can be easily bought with any combination of salty and sweet. 🙂 And I love how easy it seems!

      Reply
    10. Emily says

      December 21, 2008 at 12:36 pm

      I'm making my grocery list as I type (and browse blogs!) so I can make all these yummy goodies! Yours is definitely one I will be making later today!!

      Reply
    11. Mary says

      December 21, 2008 at 12:58 pm

      What a great and fast treat. These look amazing and I love the salty-sweet combo.

      Reply
    12. Priscilla says

      December 21, 2008 at 1:38 pm

      This looks so good. I am just about done with my shopping too, just my Dad and 2 of my cousins left.

      Reply
    13. Barbara says

      December 21, 2008 at 2:13 pm

      Lisa, what an easy treat! I've never had this and it is so fast to make I think I'll have time to fit it into my schedule.
      Thanks for another great recipe.

      Reply
    14. Tracy says

      December 21, 2008 at 3:41 pm

      Oh, I love this stuff ... and haven't made it yet this year. Now I think I'm going to have to!

      Reply
    15. Jeena says

      December 21, 2008 at 5:05 pm

      I can just taste them now they look fabulous!

      Reply
    16. Katrina says

      December 21, 2008 at 8:29 pm

      I just made and posted this the other day, too! I hadn't seen it before this year. So easy and YUMMY! I'm about to assemble goodies to give away.

      Reply
    17. culinarycory.com says

      December 21, 2008 at 9:34 pm

      I make these every year for the holidays. They are so easy and there are never leftovers.

      Reply
    18. Proud Italian Cook says

      December 21, 2008 at 9:35 pm

      Love this idea Lisa, thanks for the recipe! Happy holidays to you and yours!

      Reply
    19. Bunny says

      December 21, 2008 at 10:35 pm

      I would love this, I love salty sweet treats!

      Reply
    20. Andrea says

      December 22, 2008 at 12:22 am

      I've heard of saltine toffee before, but I've never had it. I would guess that I'd love it, though, because I love the salty/sweet combo. Lucky friends!

      Reply
    21. Annie says

      December 22, 2008 at 12:32 am

      I have had this before and it is really good! I couldn't believe that it was made with saltines!!!
      It makes a great gift. Pretty packages, by the way.
      I wish you and your family a very happy and safe holiday!

      Reply
    22. Cynthia says

      December 22, 2008 at 12:40 am

      I have a couple stops tomorrow and I am done!

      You are so organised!

      Merry Christmas!

      Reply
    23. Sara says

      December 22, 2008 at 2:06 am

      This sounds really interesting, I've never tried anything like it before. I'm sure the salty/sweet combination is delicious.

      Reply
    24. Amber says

      December 22, 2008 at 2:13 am

      I love toffee but have never had it with saltines. But then I had never had strawberry pretzel jello either and I love that stuff. Salty and sweet always seems to work. You are a good friend giving these away. I only do that to 2 neighbors and a plate for work if I get the time. We are to busy at the grocery store. I even work 10-7 Christmas Eve. Everyone, be nice to your grocery checkers, okay?
      Have a very blessed Christmas Lisa.

      Reply
    25. Pam says

      December 22, 2008 at 2:23 am

      Such a clever idea...I just recently heard of this tasty treat. Great recipe Lisa.

      Reply
    26. Leslie says

      December 22, 2008 at 9:32 am

      ohhh..I will take some of this!!

      Reply
    27. chefdruck says

      December 22, 2008 at 10:05 am

      These look awesome (and easy) thanks for the great idea!

      Reply
    28. Allie says

      December 22, 2008 at 12:08 pm

      Love the sweet and salty combo and it looks so quick and easy!

      Reply
    29. Dawn says

      December 22, 2008 at 12:12 pm

      I love making this every year...but I do a different twist. I'll have to share that.
      I am all done, but one more gift. I think Aggie said it best: I'm so over shopping!

      Reply
    30. mikky says

      December 22, 2008 at 12:25 pm

      what a perfect treat... happy holidays!!! 🙂

      Reply
    31. Mandy says

      December 22, 2008 at 2:13 pm

      You can do a batch in under 20 minutes! I LOVE THAT!

      Reply
    32. black eyed susans kitchen says

      December 22, 2008 at 4:11 pm

      lisa, I have never heard of this recipe before, but we will be trying it out! We needed one more cookie style item to add to our cookie trays and this sounds just right.
      ♥, Susan

      Reply
    33. The Blonde Duck says

      December 22, 2008 at 7:22 pm

      I've never had saltine toffee, but it looks tasty!

      Reply
    34. Peter M says

      December 22, 2008 at 7:39 pm

      I had something like this while in MYC - loved it.

      I'm emailing you my address for the "care package". 😉

      Reply
    35. Clumbsy Cookie says

      December 22, 2008 at 8:52 pm

      Everyone is making this lately, I'm really gonna have to make it, lol! Happy holidays Lisa!

      Reply
    36. Prudy says

      December 23, 2008 at 8:54 am

      Yummy! What a fun give away treat. I gotta get back in the kitchen! Merry Christmas!

      Reply
    37. Erica says

      December 23, 2008 at 9:43 am

      mmmmmmmm- I love this kind of toffee! I have made it last Christmas! Glad you have all of your shopping pretty much done- how exciting! Merry Christmas (early 😉

      Reply
    38. Maria says

      December 23, 2008 at 10:57 am

      I have been seeing this toffee around, I will have to try it. I love toffee! Happy Holidays Lisa!

      Reply
    39. giz says

      December 23, 2008 at 11:11 am

      Yup, I know this - I make it with matzoh but I understand the salt in the saltines makes it extra special.

      Happy holidays to you and your family.

      Reply
    40. HoneyB says

      December 23, 2008 at 10:11 pm

      I have never made this - I am going to have to try it!

      Happy Holidays!

      Reply
    41. Jan says

      December 24, 2008 at 1:39 pm

      That looks yummy, Lisa, and so easy to make.

      Reply
    42. Proud Italian Cook says

      December 27, 2008 at 10:53 pm

      Thanks to you Lisa, I made a batch of these! Yumm! and very addicting!

      Reply
    43. That Girl says

      December 29, 2008 at 2:51 am

      I feel like everyone in the world makes this but me.

      Reply
    44. Lisa magicsprinkles says

      February 08, 2009 at 6:19 pm

      Made these and gave you credit on my blog. Thanks so much for introducing me to these lovelies!

      Reply
    45. Bill Medifast says

      November 05, 2009 at 1:37 pm

      I have been looking for a good saltine toffee recipe all morning for Christmas and looks like you are going to be the winner. I thankfully looked back into your archives and found this!

      Christmas is coming up fast again... can't wait to see this years recipes.

      Bill M.

      Reply
    46. Julie says

      December 03, 2021 at 10:15 am

      5 stars
      I really like how easy this is to make and the idea of switching up toppings for special occasions. Going to make this and snack on it all winter long.

      Reply
    47. Maria says

      December 03, 2021 at 10:17 am

      5 stars
      I make this every year for the holidays!

      Reply
    48. Lucy says

      December 03, 2021 at 10:18 am

      5 stars
      These saltine toffee crackers are such a delicious treat for the holiday season. So easy and quick to make which is an additional bonus!

      Reply
    49. Toni says

      December 03, 2021 at 11:00 am

      5 stars
      This is a really nice Christmas treat!! My kids enjoyed making them! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    50. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

      December 03, 2021 at 12:16 pm

      5 stars
      This was such a hit! Thank you for this awesome recipe

      Reply
    51. Gina says

      December 03, 2021 at 12:45 pm

      5 stars
      This stuff is the BEST! So addicting and delicious. And so simple to make too!

      Reply
    52. veenaazmanov says

      December 03, 2021 at 12:58 pm

      5 stars
      Love this sweet treat. Perfect snack box option. Homemade surely sounds best too.

      Reply
    53. Andrea says

      December 03, 2021 at 1:44 pm

      5 stars
      Oh this cracker toffee is completely addictive. Going to make some right away.

      Reply
    54. Soniya says

      December 03, 2021 at 2:04 pm

      Wow! This looks so delicious! Perfect timing...adding the ingredients to my shopping list..Can't wait to make it!

      Reply
    55. Anjali says

      December 03, 2021 at 2:30 pm

      5 stars
      Using saltine crackers as the base of this toffee was a genius idea!! This recipe was crispy, crumbly and so sweet - it was a fun treat for my kids after school today!

      Reply
    56. Lauren Michael Harris says

      December 03, 2021 at 8:57 pm

      5 stars
      I love how easy this recipe and the kids will surely have fun decorating them for Christmas! They kind of remind. me of one of my favorite cookies - yum!

      Reply
    57. Jessica Stroup says

      December 04, 2021 at 7:51 am

      5 stars
      I come back to this recipe every year! One of my favorite holiday candy recipes! Your instructions have never failed me! Thank you!!

      Reply

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