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Easy Saltine Cracker Toffee (Addictive Christmas Crack)

A stack of four homemade saltine cracker toffee bars with a thick chocolate topping and gooey caramel layer.
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Make this simple, sweet and salty toffee bark using only four main ingredients. This beginner-friendly recipe, often called Christmas Crack, requires no candy thermometer and comes together fast for the perfect holiday treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sleeve (about 40) saltine crackers
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for chocolate topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Arrange the saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, covering the surface completely.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter and brown sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture melts and comes to a full boil. Let it boil for exactly one minute, stirring gently.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract, if using. Immediately pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the saltine crackers, spreading quickly to cover all the crackers.
  4. Bake the crackers with the toffee layer for 5 minutes. The toffee should look bubbly.
  5. Remove the sheet from the oven. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee layer. Let the chocolate sit for 5 minutes to soften.
  6. Gently spread the softened chocolate into an even layer using an offset spatula.
  7. If you want a snappier texture, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the chocolate.
  8. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate is completely firm.
  9. Once set, break the toffee bark into irregular pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • For a customized treat, sprinkle chopped nuts (like pecans) or crushed candy canes over the chocolate layer before chilling.
  • To get the best snap, make sure your toffee boils for a full minute before pouring it over the crackers.
  • You can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet for variation.

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