Description
Make perfect Christmas Crack (saltine toffee) with our step-by-step recipe, science-backed tips, variations, and storage advice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 40–50 saltine crackers
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 226 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp light corn syrup (optional)
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 10–12 oz (280–340 g) semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (or other nuts), optional
- 2 tbsp crushed candy canes or sprinkles, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a quarter-sheet pan with foil or parchment.
- Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter, then add the sugar and corn syrup, stirring until dissolved. Bring to a boil until it reaches 285–300°F (135–149°C).
- Pour the hot toffee evenly over the crackers and bake for 5–8 minutes until bubbling.
- Sprinkle chocolate over the hot toffee and let sit for 2–3 minutes to melt. Spread into an even layer.
- While the chocolate is still wet, add toppings as desired.
- Chill to set for 30–60 minutes before cutting into pieces.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 1-2 weeks at room temperature or longer in the fridge. Great for gifting!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas Crack, Saltine Toffee, Holiday Treat, Candy, Dessert