Christmas Crack Recipe: The easiest holiday treat
- Gaia Malieni
- 9 hours ago
- 2 min read
If you are looking for a quick and delicious treat to make this holiday season, Christmas Crack is the answer. Also known as "saltine toffee", this sweet and salty dessert has become a Christmas favorite in homes all around the United States. It’s crispy, buttery, chocolatey, and takes less than 30 minutes to make.
The name “Christmas Crack” comes from how it literally cracks into pieces once it cools, but also because it’s so good you can’t stop eating it. It’s perfect for holiday parties, gift boxes, or cozy movie nights by the fireplace. And the best part? You probably already have all the ingredients in your kitchen.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
About 40 saltine crackers (or enough to cover your baking sheet)
2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Optional toppings: crushed candy canes, chopped nuts, or sea salt flakes
Instructions to prepare the Christmas Crack
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer, covering the entire pan.
In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar together over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture starts to bubble. Let it boil for 3 minutes without stirring.
Pour the hot caramel over the crackers, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake for 5 minutes until the caramel is bubbling and golden.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Let them melt for a minute, then spread the chocolate evenly.
Add your favorite toppings: crushed candy canes for a festive look, or chopped pecans and a pinch of sea salt for a richer flavor.
Let the tray cool completely, then place it in the fridge for about an hour. Once it’s firm, crack it into pieces and enjoy!
PS. Store your Christmas Crack in an airtight container in the fridge. It stays fresh for up to a week, though it rarely lasts that long!
The perfect Christmas treat
Christmas Crack is a holiday tradition. The combination of sweet toffee, salty crackers and chocolate captures the feeling of Christmas. You can even keep it in the fridge and enjoy it cold, it tastes just as good. Wherever you are, this simple recipe will bring a bit of Christmas magic to your kitchen. So this year, skip the complicated desserts. Make a batch of Christmas Crack, share it with people you love, and enjoy a treat.
