Chocolate Saltine Toffee is so simple to make and tastes absolutely amazing – there is a reason it is called Christmas Crack! Perfect for an easy and festive treat!
Are you sick of cookies yet? Wait, is that even possible? I really don’t think so. I know that I could NEVER get sick of cookies. But in case you are, I have a non-cookie Christmas dessert recipe for you. It is called Christmas Crack, aka Chocolate Saltine Toffee. Why is it called Christmas crack? Because you can’t stop eating the stuff! It is sooo good. I don’t know why I did this to myself. I love toffee, so naturally I haven’t been able to stop eating this since I made it. I finally had to hide it in the back corner of my freezer. Let’s hope I forget it is there today!
This recipe is so easy. I’ve been making this stuff for years. I used to make it with my junior year college roommates, and we did not bake much (or at all) back then, so you know this must be easy! Yes, there are saltines in there. I know it might sound weird, but it gives it the most delicious, salty crunch. Can you believe that you can make toffee without a candy thermometer? You can, and it is great!
You just melt some butter and brown sugar together, then boil it for a few minutes. Pour it over some saltines, and bake it for 5 minutes. Then put chocolate chips on top until they get all melty. Spread them into an even layer, and then the topping fun begins! You can top this with anything you like – I chose Christmas m&m’s and white sprinkles to make it look festive. But you could sprinkle it with chopped nuts, peppermint pieces, any type of chopped candy bar, sprinkles – the possibilities are endless! Or you could just leave it plain. Whatever topping you choose, this toffee is delicious and will disappear if you have it around your house!
Chocolate Saltine Toffee is so simple to make and tastes absolutely amazing - there is a reason it is called Christmas Crack! Perfect for an easy and festive treat!
Ingredients
- 40 Saltine Crackers (the salted kind)
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 ½ cups chocolate chips (any variety you like)
- ¾ cup topping (like m&m’s)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed half sheet pan with parchment paper. Spread out the crackers in an even layer.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the brown sugar, stirring often. When the mixture starts to boil, stop stirring and let it boil for 3 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and carefully stir in vanilla. Pour the mixture evenly over the crackers, spreading out as necessary. Bake for 5 - 6 minutes, until the mixture is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the top, and return to the oven for one minute. Take the pan out of the oven, and spread the chocolate in an even layer. Top as desired.
- Let the pan cool for a few minutes, then freeze for 15 - 20 minutes, or refrigerate at least 2 hours, until firm. Break into pieces and enjoy!
More Christmas treats!
Another version of Christmas Crack – this one is made with Graham Crackers!
Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies
French Butter Cookies (Sables)
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Awesome! Looks fantastic x
Thanks, Dimple!
I just made this! We’ve made this every year for a while now – it is a family favorite! Who knew saltines would be the secret ingredient? I really like the mnmns on this one!
I saw your post the same day I made this! Great minds thing alike, right?! It is so easy and so festive, I had to whip up a batch!
There is nothing like too much cookies. I’ve never made this before but it looks so addicting. must be a reason why it’s called crack. Merry Christmas dear!
It reallllly is addicting. Dangerous! Hope you have a Merry Christmas!
What a great recipe! I might make this tonight for our apartment staff!
Oh they would love it! Let me know if you try it!
Mmmmm Christmas Crack! Looks addictively good! Love the salty-sweet combo!
Thanks, Chris! Can’t get enough salty-sweet
I love saltine toffee!! Fun to make it a holiday treat with the red and green 🙂
Thank you! I thought the m&m’s made it so festive!
I’ve never made this, but have eaten my fair share. It looks so easy – who knew!? I have to try it!
Nora it is so easy! A great recipe to have on hand for when you need something delicious quickly!
I love that you used saltines for this recipe, I have got to try this! Yummy! Have a great holiday.
Thanks, Pamela! You too!
It is crack! Maybe even more addictive. My friend Jane makes this every year, and Terry grabs it and hides it from everyone. She gave me the recipe last year. I have made it four times already!! So easy and so good. Hers has sliced almonds on the top, but I love your colorful M&Ms and white sprinkles. 🙂
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My colleague brought this to our holiday pot luck. It was delicious! I can’t wait to make it for more holidays and just change the toppings.
That looks SO good!
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These are adorable! Love how festive they are Cate. Pinned! Have fantastic holiday my friend.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🙂 ela
Oh, man, I’m totally drooling over your Christmas Crack! I can see how crisp and crunchy it is… and those m&m’s on top are so cheery!
I made these for the first time this year. I followed your directions but the chocolate layer separated from the cracker/toffee layer and the toffee never really hardened. What did I do wrong? By the way…we ate them anyway. 🙂