Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of sweet and salty with this easy-to-make Christmas Candy recipe. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a homemade gift, this treat, also known as ‘Christmas Crack,’ will quickly become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Saltine Toffee:
- 1 sleeve (about 40) saltine crackers
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
Toppings:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, or walnuts – optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Arrange saltine crackers in a single layer on the sheet.
- Making the Toffee: In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat until boiling. Boil for 3 minutes without stirring. Pour the caramel over the crackers, then bake for 5 minutes.
- Adding Chocolate and Toppings: Remove from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot caramel. Let sit for 2 minutes, then spread melted chocolate evenly. Top with sprinkles and nuts if desired.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until set. Break into pieces and enjoy!
Notes
- This candy is often called ‘Christmas Crack’ because it’s so addictive.
- You can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For variety, swap saltines with graham crackers or pretzels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Candy
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
