The Ultimate Sweet-and-Salty Holiday Treat! 🍬✨

If you’re looking for a holiday dessert that’s easy, addicting, and made with only 5 ingredients, Christmas Crack is the winner every single time.
Crispy, buttery, chocolatey, and perfectly sweet-and-salty — it’s the kind of treat that disappears fast at parties, cookie tables, and family gatherings.

It also makes an amazing homemade gift! 🎁💕

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔️ Takes 15 minutes to make
✔️ Only 5 ingredients
✔️ Perfect balance of sweet + salty + crunchy
✔️ Great for Christmas parties, cookie boxes, and gifting
✔️ Super easy for beginners
✔️ Customizable with your favorite toppings

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Christmas Crack (Saltine Cracker Toffee)

A quick and irresistible holiday treat made with only 5 ingredients! This Christmas Crack has the perfect sweet-and-salty balance, featuring buttery caramel, melted chocolate, and crunchy saltine crackers. Ideal for gifting, parties, and make-ahead holiday baking.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Chocolate Toffee Bark, Christmas Crack, Easy Christmas Dessert, Holiday Toffee, Saltine Toffee

Calories: 160

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

48 saltine crackers (about 1½ sleeves)
1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, cubed
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
½–1 cup M&Ms, chopped nuts, or sprinkles (for topping)

Equipment

Rimmed baking sheet
Saucepan
Spatula
Parchment or foil

Method

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment and lightly spray with non-stick spray.
Arrange the saltine crackers in a single even layer on the pan.
In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together. Stir and bring to a gentle boil, cooking for 3 minutes.
Pour the hot caramel mixture evenly over the crackers. Spread quickly with a spatula.
Bake for 8 minutes, until the caramel is bubbling.
Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over the top. Wait 1–2 minutes for them to soften, then smooth with a spatula.
Add M&Ms, nuts, or other toppings.
Freeze for 15 minutes, then rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Flip the slab onto a cutting board, peel off the foil, and break into pieces.

Notes

Store at room temperature up to 1 week (if cool environment).
Refrigerate up to 2 weeks.
Freeze up to 3 months (use parchment between layers).
Try toppings like chopped pecans, almonds, toffee bits, or crushed candy canes.

🧾 Ingredients You’ll Need

48 saltine crackers (about 1½ sleeves)
1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, cubed
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
½–1 cup M&Ms or nuts (chopped pecans, sliced almonds, sprinkles, etc.)

👩‍🍳 How to Make Christmas Crack

🔥 1. Prepare the Pan

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment and lightly coat with non-stick spray.

🍘 2. Arrange the Crackers

Lay the saltines in a single layer, covering the entire pan.

🍯 3. Make the Caramel

In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter and brown sugar.
Stir constantly, bring to a gentle boil, and cook for 3 minutes.

🍮 4. Pour Over Crackers

Immediately pour the hot caramel evenly over the saltines.
Spread quickly with a spatula.

🔥 5. Bake

Bake for 8 minutes until the caramel is bubbly.

🍫 6. Add the Chocolate

Remove from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
Let them sit for 1–2 minutes, then spread into a smooth layer.

🍬 7. Add Toppings

Add M&Ms, nuts, sprinkles… whatever you like!

❄️ 8. Chill & Break

Freeze for 15 minutes, then let sit at room temp for 15 minutes.
Flip onto a cutting board, remove foil, and break into pieces.

🥶 Storage & Make-Ahead Tips

Room temp: up to 1 week
Refrigerator: up to 2 weeks
Freezer: up to 3 months (use parchment between layers)

This recipe freezes incredibly well — perfect for holiday prep! 🎅❄️

🎁 Perfect For:

Holiday dessert tables
Christmas cookie swaps
Edible gifts
Office parties
Quick treats your kids will love

Delicious and easy Christmas Crackers