Christmas Cracker Toffee Recipe
Christmas Cracker Toffee is an easy holiday candy made with crispy saltine crackers, buttery brown sugar toffee, and a smooth chocolate topping. Finish with pecans or festive sprinkles for a sweet-and-salty Christmas treat.
Servings: 40 pieces
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
- 35 –40 saltine crackers
- 1 cup 226 g unsalted butter
- 1 cup 200 g packed light brown sugar
- 2 cups 340 g semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt optional
- ½ cup chopped pecans optional
- Christmas sprinkles or flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer, covering the baking sheet as evenly as possible.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat. Bring to a steady boil and cook for 3 minutes, stirring carefully.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and optional sea salt.
- Pour the hot toffee mixture over the crackers and spread evenly. Bake for 5 minutes, until bubbling.
- Remove the tray carefully from the oven. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot toffee and let them sit for 3–5 minutes.
- Spread the softened chocolate into an even layer. Add chopped pecans, Christmas sprinkles, or flaky sea salt while the chocolate is still soft.
- Allow the toffee to cool, then refrigerate for about 1 hour, or until completely firm.
- Lift the toffee from the tray and break it into pieces. Serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use a rimmed baking sheet to contain the hot caramel.
- For a different flavor, use dark chocolate or add crushed peppermint.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
- Nutrition will vary depending on piece size and optional toppings.
Nutrition
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 90 mg