Saltine Toffee

Published on Updated on July 12, 2023 in Desserts
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This saltine toffee takes the salty-sweet combo to a whole new level. It only takes 4 ingredients and about 20 minutes to make!

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You are definitely going to want to add this saltine toffee to your holiday must make list! There’s no better way to bring in the season than with this perfectly easy, fun, and delicious treat. It is a perfect addition to your holiday plates with your favorite Christmas cookies.

Ingredients

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  • butter
  • brown sugar
  • Saltines
  • chocolate chips

How to Make Christmas Crack

saltine crackers laid out on a baking sheet
Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick spray. Add the saltines to the cookie sheet. 
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and the brown sugar.
Allow to bubble and thicken on the stove top for about 5 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
 Pour the toffeemixture over the saltines and spread to cover the crackers. Bake for 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and pour the chocolate chips over the saltines and toffee. Use a spatula to spread the chocolate as it melts.
Sheet of Toffee pieces
Place in the fridge or freezer to harden for at least an hour. Once it has hardened, pull off the foil and break into pieces. 

Saltine Toffee Toppings

While the saltine toffee is delicious just the way it is, it’s always fun to add some toppings! A few options for toppings are:

  • walnuts or other chopped nuts
  • coconut flakes
  • M&Ms – use the holiday ones to make it even more festive
  • pretzels
  • holiday sprinkles
Sheet of Toffee pieces

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Christmas Crack

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  • Author: Liz Thomson
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 40 pieces 1x
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Christmas Crack (AKA Saltine Toffee) takes the salty-sweet combo to a whole new level. It only takes 4 ingredients and about 20 minutes to make!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 40 Saltine crackers
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 
  2. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick spray. Add the saltines to the cookie sheet. 
  3. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and the brown sugar. Allow to bubble and thicken on the stove top for about 5 minutes. Allow to cool slightly. 
  4. Pour the toffee/caramel mixture over the saltines and spread with a spatula to cover all the crackers. 
  5. Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. 
  6. Remove from the oven and pour the chocolate chips over the saltines and toffee. The heat will melt the chocolate chips. 
  7. Spread the melted chocolate with a spatula. 
  8. Place in the fridge or freezer to harden for at least an hour. 
  9. Once it has hardened, pull off the foil and break into pieces. 
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Chill Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

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