Description
How to Make Christmas Crack: Easy Saltine Toffee Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sleeve (approx. 35) Saltine Crackers (or RITZ Crackers®)
- 1 cup Light Brown Sugar, firmly packed
- 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted Butter, cubed
- 1/8 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 package (10-12 oz) Chocolate Chips (Semi-sweet, milk, or dark)
- As desired Nuts, candy bits, or sea salt flakes (optional toppings)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet (jelly roll pan) with parchment paper or heavy-duty foil. Grease the liner liberally with butter or cooking spray. Arrange crackers in a single layer, edge-to-edge.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, boil the brown sugar and butter. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook for exactly 3 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened and glossy. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.
- Pour the hot caramel over the crackers and spread quickly to coat. Bake for 6 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot toffee. Let sit for 5 minutes so the residual heat melts the chocolate. Spread into a smooth layer. Add toppings if desired.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until completely set. Lift from the pan and crack into rustic chunks.
Notes
- Perfect for last-minute gifting.
- Great for cozy movie nights.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Christmas Crack, Saltine Toffee, Cracker Candy