Easy Christmas Crack Saltine Toffee is a perfect crunchy Christmas treat. It‘s a last minute dessert for all those who don‘t have enough time for preparing holiday desserts.
Looking for a quick, simple, yet delicious Christmas treat? I have just what you need – Easy Christmas Cracks Saltine Toffee. It takes only 15 min to make these crunchy Christmas Saltine Toffees. OMG Christmas is sooo near… Are you ready?
My family and can´t wait for the holidays to come. My son is looking forward to getting his presents under the Christmas tree, my husband, just can´t wait for the holidays to spend more time with the family, and I love decorating our home and preparing Christmas treats.
If you are looking for the last minute recipe, Easy Christmas Crack Saltine Toffee is just what you need. It is even better to be ready on time, so make them earlier, leave in a well sealed container, and then they will be even more delicious.
8 ingredients + 15 min of your time = Easy Christmas Crack Saltine Toffees.
Ingredients:
- 24 saltines crackers
- 1 sticks (4 oz) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon milk
- 1 cup semi sweet mini chocolate chip
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- sprinkles optional
Tips & Tricks
Cook the butter and sugar just right
You want that sweet, buttery mix to cook 3–5 minutes until it’s golden caramel. Undercook → soft toffee. Overcook → bitter and too hard.
Line your crackers tight
Place the saltines snug on a foil-lined pan. No gaps! This keeps the caramel from leaking underneath and burning.
Chocolate magic
Sprinkle chocolate chips right on the hot caramel. The heat melts them perfectly — just spread with a spatula.
Chill before breaking
Pop the tray in the fridge 1–2 hours. Breaking it while warm = messy, bent pieces.
Use good chocolate
Quality chocolate melts better and tastes richer. Mix it up: milk, dark, or a combo.
Add fun toppings
Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle:
Coarse sea salt
Chopped nuts
Mini chocolate chips
Toasted coconut
Crushed pretzels
Storage tips
Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge — stays crunchy for up to 2 weeks.
FAQ
Why is my toffee grainy?
Grainy toffee usually means the butter and sugar didn’t fully melt together. Make sure the mixture comes to a steady boil and cook it for 3–5 minutes until smooth and caramel-colored.
My toffee didn’t harden — what went wrong?
It probably didn’t cook long enough. The caramel needs to reach the “soft crack” stage. If it’s still bendy, just pop the tray back in the oven for a few extra minutes.
Can I use Ritz, graham crackers, or matzo instead of saltines?
Absolutely! Ritz makes it buttery, graham crackers make it sweeter, and matzo works great for Passover versions.
Can I use different chocolate?
Yep! Milk, dark, white, semi-sweet — anything works. Just make sure it’s a good melting chocolate.
Saltines and almonds are crunchy, while chocolate melts. I love this combination. As you already know, I enjoy preparing and decorating cookies.
My sweet Christmas plate is ready. To make your own, I suggest these cookies. For sugar cookie fans I have Christmas Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting.
For those who prefer Red Velvet cookies – Holiday Red Velvet Kiss Cookies. If you like Shortbread cookies Holiday Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies are perfect.
Chocolate fans will love Christmas Chocolate Crinkle Cookies. Our most popular post on the blog is perfect for cheese cookie fans – Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies.
Everything is a huge pleasure for me these days – preparing Christmas treats, decorating our home and Christmas tree, preparing Christmas presents… I wish you all Merry Christmas!
Easy Christmas Crack Saltine Toffee
Easy Christmas Crack Saltine Toffee is a perfect crunchy Christmas treat. It‘s a last minute dessert for all those who don‘t have enough time for preparing holiday desserts.
Ingredients
- 24 saltines crackers
- 1 sticks (4 oz) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon milk
- 1 cup semi sweet mini chocolate chip
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with an aluminum foil and spray with non stick spray.
- Place one layer of saltines on the bottom of the baking pan. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a medium dish, using medium heat. Add brown sugar, stirring until it melts completely.
- Add vanilla and milk and stir well. Leave to boil for 3-4 minutes, without stirring.
- Remove from heat and pour over the saltines, spreading evenly over the crackers. Bake for about 6-7 minutes or until bubbles appear.
- Take out of the oven and sprinkle with semi sweet chocolate chips.
- Leave for 5 minutes for chocolate chips to soften, then spread evenly, using spatula, so to get a layer of melted chocolate.
- Sprinkle with almonds and sprinkles.
- Leave it to cool at the room temperature, and then transfer to the fridge until it becomes solid – 4 hours minimum, possibly overnight.
Notes
You can keep them in the fridge, in a well sealed container for about 2 weeks, or 2 months in the freezer. They taste better after a few days
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 9 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 202Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 111mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 2gSugar: 21gProtein: 2g
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