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Easy Christmas Crack

Saltine Cracker Toffee is a classic butter toffee on top of crunchy, buttery crackers. Make this classic holiday treat in just 20 minutes using 5 ingredients!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 440 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 50 Ritz Crackers or Saltine Crackers
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoons fleur de sel , optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper, carefully folding the edges so you can easily lay the crackers flat.
  2. Line the baking dish with crackers. If using Ritz, the circles won't line up perfectly, so break a few into halves and do a second layer to cover the holes. It doesn't need to look pretty.
  3. In a medium saucepan, heat the butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring frequently until fully combined and smooth. Allow it to reach 285°F using a candy thermometer and then let it stay at this heat for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Remove the mixture from the heat and whisk in the vanilla. The mixture will spit a little, this is normal. Pour it over the crackers while hot. It will start to set immediately.
  5. Bake the Christmas crack for 8 minutes. Remove it and turn off oven.
  6. Sprinkle the top with the chocolate chips, then return to the warm oven (oven is off, but warm). Allow it to sit in the warm oven for 1-2 minutes or until the chocolate starts to glisten slightly. Using an offset spatula, smooth it out.
  7. If desired, sprinkle the top with the fleur de sel, and allow to cool slightly before putting in the fridge to set. This will take several hours before toffee is easily cut.
  8. Remove the parchment paper and cut into squares.
  9. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 440kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 797mg (33%) Potassium 170mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 34g (68%) Vitamin A 720IU (14%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 440

% Daily Value*

Calories 440kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 797mg 33%
Potassium 170mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 34g 68%
Vitamin A 720IU 14%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.