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Easy Saltine Cracker Candy Recipe (AKA Christmas Crack)

If you happen to love a salty and sweet combination, Saltine Cracker Candy recipe is for you! This candy is made with 4 simple ingredients and you do not need a candy thermometer to make it. A layer of salted cracker, buttery toffee and dark chocolate melted on top is seriously the ultimate Christmas candy.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Setting Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: candy, Chocolate, toffee
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 225kcal
Author: Lora

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ sleeves salted saltine crackers about 45 crackers
  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter* 3 sticks
  • 1 ½ cups dark brown sugar
  • 12 ounces chocolate chips*
  • Sprinkles*

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400º Fahrenheit.
  • Line a 12×17” baking sheet with foil or parchment paper (use a silicone mat if you have one). Spray lightly with baking spray (or grease it lightly with some butter).
  • Spread out the crackers, salted side up. Be sure to line them up as evenly as possible (they will move when the toffee gets poured on, and that’s ok), small spaces between them is totally fine.
  • In a medium sized saucepan, add the butter and brown sugar. Over low heat, begin to melt the butter. It is ok to stir the butter at this point to combine it with the sugar.
  • Once the butter melts, bring it to a rolling boil with the sugar. Set the timer for 3 minutes and do not stir it at this point.
  • As soon as timer is up, immediately remove the pan from the heat and very carefully pour it over the crackers. Some of the crackers may float a little, and that is totally fine. Use a heatproof spatula to coat crackers completely with this caramel sauce, trying to keep it in as even a layer as possible. You could carefully straighten the stray crackers. But it does not have to be perfectly lined up.
  • Very carefully place the tray in the oven.
  • Bake for 5-6 minutes. The toffee will be nicely bubbling.
  • Carefully remove the pan from the oven. You could adjust any of the crackers that floated too far apart. Sprinkle on the chocolate chips evenly over the top.
  • Return the pan to the oven for 2 more minutes.
  • Remove and then spread the chocolate evenly over the crackers.
  • While the chocolate layer is still warm and melted, sprinkle on your preferred topping choice-or you could leave it as is, topping free (I used sprinkles).
  • Slide the tray into the fridge and let it chill for 30 minutes (1 hour is preferable).
  • Using a very sharp knife, cut into small pieces, or you could use your clean hands and break it into pieces.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Butter: If you are using salted crackers, use unsalted butter.
    If you happen to be using an unsalted cracker, you could use salted butter.
  • Sugar: light brown or dark brown sugar is best. I did try to use coconut sugar, and it wasn’t working correctly. The sauce had a strange texture, but I did end up using it and it firmed up very nicely.
  • Chocolate: Best to use a high quality chocolate chip. I used Ghirardelli and it melts perfectly. I have had issues with Nestle’ not melting correctly.
  • Topping: I used sprinkles, but you could use chopped nuts, or whatever toppings you prefer.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 62mg | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.1mg