{"id":1284,"date":"2022-12-18T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-18T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/18\/christmas-crack-saltine-cracker-toffee-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2022-12-18T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-12-18T13:00:00","slug":"christmas-crack-saltine-cracker-toffee-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/18\/christmas-crack-saltine-cracker-toffee-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Crack (Saltine Cracker Toffee) &#8211; The Recipe Critic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"disclosure\"><em>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">privacy policy<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"711\" height=\"1557\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Pins-for-The-Recipe-Critic-2-4.png\" data-pin-description=\"This is the Best Christmas Crack Recipe! It's a saltine cracker layered with toffee and creamy chocolate, then topped with crunchy pecans for the ultimate sweet and salty treat.\u00a0This recipe is so easy, delicious, and addicting!\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Pins-for-The-Recipe-Critic-2-4.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">This is the Best Christmas Crack Recipe! It\u2019s a saltine cracker layered with toffee and creamy chocolate, then topped with crunchy pecans for the ultimate sweet and salty treat.\u00a0This recipe is so easy, delicious, and addicting!<\/p>\n<p>Our family goes crazy for it every Christmas. If you love toffee as much as we do, try this\u00a0easy <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-toffee\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Homemade Toffee<\/a>, this Graham cracker-based <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/5-ingredient-graham-cracker-toffee\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas crack toffe<\/a>, or this Disneyland copycat <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/copycat-disneyland-churro-toffee\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">churro toffee<\/a>!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"Christmas crack toffee on top of a wire rack with ornaments in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-197066\" title=\"This is the Best Christmas Crack Recipe! It's a saltine cracker layered with toffee and creamy chocolate, then topped with crunchy pecans for the ultimate sweet and salty treat.\u00a0This recipe is so easy, delicious, and addicting!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/christmascrack-2-750x1000.jpg 750w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/christmascrack-2-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/christmascrack-2-150x200.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/christmas-crack-recipe\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Christmas Crack (Saltine Cracker Toffee)\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/christmascrack-2-750x1000.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/christmascrack-2-750x1000.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/christmascrack-2-750x1000.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas crack toffee on top of a wire rack with ornaments in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-197066\" title=\"This is the Best Christmas Crack Recipe! It's a saltine cracker layered with toffee and creamy chocolate, then topped with crunchy pecans for the ultimate sweet and salty treat.\u00a0This recipe is so easy, delicious, and addicting!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/christmascrack-2-750x1000.jpg 750w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/christmascrack-2-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/christmascrack-2-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/christmas-crack-recipe\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Christmas Crack (Saltine Cracker Toffee)\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/christmascrack-2-750x1000.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-best-christmas-crack-saltine-cracker-toffee\">Best Christmas Crack (Saltine Cracker Toffee)<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019m not kidding when I say this is the BEST Christmas crack toffee recipe out there! It\u2019s so easy to make, and it\u2019s a great recipe to make with your kids. You use a crunchy saltine cracker as the base of the toffee, which gives it a nice salty crunch that is seriously addicting. You only need a few simple ingredients to make this perfect for Christmas treat!<\/p>\n<p>I love making Christmas candy to share with friends and neighbors. I like that I can hand out a few plates of <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grinch-cookies\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Grinch cookies<\/a> and some <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/divinity-candy\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">divinity candy<\/a>, and I know everyone will love it. Everyone in my family knows I just want<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/fantasy-fudge\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"> fudge<\/a> for Christmas! This Christmas crack makes the perfect addition to any treat plate or cookie box that you plan on sharing with loved ones this Christmas season.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-ingredients\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n<p>You only need a few ingredients to make this addictive Christmas crack toffee! Next time you are at the grocery store, pick up your favorite salty crackers. You will have the perfect base for this toffee. You can find the exact measurements below in the recipe card.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Saltine Crackers: <\/strong>The salty cracker adds a delicious crunchy base. It also helps to keep the toffee together and adds great flavor!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Butter:\u00a0<\/strong>This melts with the brown sugar to make the candy toffee topping.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brown Sugar: <\/strong>You melt the sweet brown sugar with butter to make the toffee topping for this toffe. Brown sugar has molasses in it which gives it a deeper and richer flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Semi-Sweet Chocolate: <\/strong>This is for topping your toffee mixture. You can use your favorite brand of chocolate chips. The better quality you use, the better your toffee will taste!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pecans: <\/strong>I like to chop them and sprinkle them over the top for an extra crunch! You could even toast them or candy them first to give them more flavor, or you could leave them off! Whatever you are going to like most is how you should make it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"Process photos showing saltine crackers laid out on a pan, then toffee being made in a pot and spread out on top of the crackers, then the chocolate chips melted and spread out.\" class=\"wp-image-196989\" title=\"This is the Best Christmas Crack Recipe! It's a saltine cracker layered with toffee and creamy chocolate, then topped with crunchy pecans for the ultimate sweet and salty treat.\u00a0This recipe is so easy, delicious, and addicting!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Christmas-crack-1000x1000.png 1000w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Christmas-crack-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Christmas-crack-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Christmas-crack-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Christmas-crack-150x150.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/christmas-crack-recipe\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Christmas Crack (Saltine Cracker Toffee)\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Christmas-crack-1000x1000.png\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Christmas-crack-1000x1000.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Christmas-crack-1000x1000.png\" alt=\"Process photos showing saltine crackers laid out on a pan, then toffee being made in a pot and spread out on top of the crackers, then the chocolate chips melted and spread out.\" class=\"wp-image-196989\" title=\"This is the Best Christmas Crack Recipe! It's a saltine cracker layered with toffee and creamy chocolate, then topped with crunchy pecans for the ultimate sweet and salty treat.\u00a0This recipe is so easy, delicious, and addicting!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Christmas-crack-1000x1000.png 1000w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Christmas-crack-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Christmas-crack-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Christmas-crack-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Christmas-crack-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/christmas-crack-recipe\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Christmas Crack (Saltine Cracker Toffee)\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Christmas-crack-1000x1000.png\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-christmas-crack-recipe\">Christmas Crack Recipe<\/h2>\n<p>Christmas crack is so simple to make, and is so easy to eat! I can\u2019t get away without making at least two batches every year, because everyone always wants more. The best part is, you don\u2019t have to be skilled at candy making to get this recipe right every time! It\u2019s a simple recipe that the whole family will be able to make together.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Prep:\u00a0<\/strong>Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a 10 x15 inch baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Crackers: \u00a0<\/strong>Place your saltine crackers in even rows and set aside.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make Toffee:\u00a0<\/strong>In a saucepan over medium high heat melt the butter and brown sugar and whisk and let it boil for a few minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake and Add Chocolate Chips:\u00a0<\/strong>Pour over the saltines and spread out and bake in the oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips and let it sit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smooth Chocolate and Add Pecans: <\/strong>Spread the chocolate over the Saltines and sprinkle with chopped pecans and let it harden. Cut into pieces and serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"A finished pan of toffee with pecans sprinkled on top.\" class=\"wp-image-197065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cc-750x1000.jpg 750w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cc-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cc-150x200.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/christmas-crack-recipe\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Christmas Crack (Saltine Cracker Toffee)\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cc-750x1000.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cc-750x1000.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cc-750x1000.jpg\" alt=\"A finished pan of toffee with pecans sprinkled on top.\" class=\"wp-image-197065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cc-750x1000.jpg 750w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cc-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cc-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/christmas-crack-recipe\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Christmas Crack (Saltine Cracker Toffee)\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cc-750x1000.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content\">\n<h3>Variations of Christmas Crack Flavors <\/h3>\n<p>This recipe is so delicious as is, or you can switch up the flavors! You can make so many different kinds of toffee, here are a few that I\u2019ve tried and loved!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Add Other Toppings:<\/strong>\u00a0I\u2019ve added pretzels on top along with the pecans, and I\u2019ve just added pretzels instead of the nuts. It was delicious! The additional salt on top was so yummy. You could also try M&amp;M\u2019s, toffee bits, your favorite candy bar crushed up, sprinkles, or candy canes!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use Different Crackers:\u00a0<\/strong>I\u2019ve used Graham crackers and Ritz crackers when I was in a rush and it was the only thing I had in my house. I think my kids liked the Graham crackers than the Saltine cracker version!<\/li>\n<li><b>Chocolate: <\/b>You could use white chocolate, dark chocolate, or any flavor you like! I have even tried mint chocolate and cherry flavored chocolate, and it was all delicious.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Try Different <b>Nuts<\/b><\/strong><b>: <\/b>Walnuts, peanuts, and almonds have all been a huge hit on top of this toffee. I mentioned earlier that you can also candy or toast the nuts to bring out different flavors!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"Christmas crack broken up and sitting on top of a wire rack.\" class=\"wp-image-197063\" title=\"This is the Best Christmas Crack Recipe! It's a saltine cracker layered with toffee and creamy chocolate, then topped with crunchy pecans for the ultimate sweet and salty treat.\u00a0This recipe is so easy, delicious, and addicting!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmascrack-3-750x1000.jpg 750w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmascrack-3-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmascrack-3-150x200.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/christmas-crack-recipe\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Christmas Crack (Saltine Cracker Toffee)\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmascrack-3-750x1000.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmascrack-3-750x1000.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmascrack-3-750x1000.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas crack broken up and sitting on top of a wire rack.\" class=\"wp-image-197063\" title=\"This is the Best Christmas Crack Recipe! It's a saltine cracker layered with toffee and creamy chocolate, then topped with crunchy pecans for the ultimate sweet and salty treat.\u00a0This recipe is so easy, delicious, and addicting!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmascrack-3-750x1000.jpg 750w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmascrack-3-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmascrack-3-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/christmas-crack-recipe\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Christmas Crack (Saltine Cracker Toffee)\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmascrack-3-750x1000.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content\">\n<h3>Tips for Making Christmas Crack<\/h3>\n<p>There isn\u2019t much to this recipe, but after making it for a few years I\u2019ve picked up some helpful tips that will help your Christmas crack turn out perfectly every time!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use\u00a0Aluminum Foil: <\/strong>Before you start, wrap your baking sheet in aluminum foil. This will make the cleanup so much easier!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Making the Toffee:\u00a0<\/strong>You will probably want your candy thermometer handy for this one. The toffee needs to reach 270-290 degrees Fahrenheit before you pour over the crackers. It should darken in color and thicken up!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Let Toffee Rest: <\/strong>Your toffee will be really really hot once you pull it out of the oven. Let it rest for about one minute before you sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Be careful not to wait too long, or the chocolate chips won\u2019t melt!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Melting Chocolate Chips:\u00a0<\/strong>If your chocolate chips don\u2019t melt once you put them on the caramel, you can pop the pan back in the oven for a few minutes to help them soften up. Don\u2019t let them get too hot, or they will seize and burn instead of melt!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spread the Chocolate: <\/strong>Softly and slowly spread the chocolate mixture around. If you push down too hard or move too fast, the crackers can slide around and it will make a mess!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"Christmas crack stacked on top of each other with other pieces of Christmas crack around it.\" class=\"wp-image-197061\" title=\"This is the Best Christmas Crack Recipe! It's a saltine cracker layered with toffee and creamy chocolate, then topped with crunchy pecans for the ultimate sweet and salty treat.\u00a0This recipe is so easy, delicious, and addicting!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/christmascrack-4-750x1000.jpg 750w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/christmascrack-4-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/christmascrack-4-150x200.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/christmas-crack-recipe\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Christmas Crack (Saltine Cracker Toffee)\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/christmascrack-4-750x1000.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/christmascrack-4-750x1000.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/christmascrack-4-750x1000.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas crack stacked on top of each other with other pieces of Christmas crack around it.\" class=\"wp-image-197061\" title=\"This is the Best Christmas Crack Recipe! It's a saltine cracker layered with toffee and creamy chocolate, then topped with crunchy pecans for the ultimate sweet and salty treat.\u00a0This recipe is so easy, delicious, and addicting!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/christmascrack-4-750x1000.jpg 750w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/christmascrack-4-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/christmascrack-4-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/christmas-crack-recipe\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Christmas Crack (Saltine Cracker Toffee)\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/christmascrack-4-750x1000.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout\"><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__content\">\n<h3>Storing Leftovers<\/h3>\n<p>Christmas crack is a great treat to make ahead of time because it is really easy to store and tastes great for days when stored correctly. You will be so glad you gave this Christmas candy a try, it is one of our all-time favorites!<\/p>\n<p><strong>On the Counter: <\/strong>Place in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/rubbermaid-10pc-brilliance-leak-proof-food-storage-containers-with-airtight-lids\/-\/A-51097873#lnk=sametab\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">airtight container<\/a> or ziplock bag for 4 to 5 days at room temperature. Just make sure your house isn\u2019t too warm, or the chocolate will start to melt again.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In the Refrigerator: <\/strong>You can also store your Christmas crack in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for about 2 weeks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In the Freezer: <\/strong>You can freeze Christmas crack! And trust me, it\u2019s so nice to be able to pull this out of the freezer when you need a quick treat. Store it in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Make sure to layer a piece of parchment in between layers so they don\u2019t end up frozen together in a big clump.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-leftovers-callout --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-related-posts layout-beta\">\n<div class=\"block-related-posts__inner\">\n<header>\n<h3 class=\"block-related-posts__title\">Other Christmas Treats<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"block-related-posts__content\">\n<p>Giving a neighbor a plate of cookies or treats is one of my favorite ways to ramp up the holiday cheer. It feels so good to get to know the people in your neighborhood a little better, and to share something homemade. Here are a few Christmas recipes that your friends and neighbors will love!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-related-posts__posts --><\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-related-posts__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-related-posts --><\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-78050\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"78050\" data-servings=\"16\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-trc-edit\"> <!-- .wprm-template-trc-header --><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-78050-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"78050\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-78050-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Line a 10\u00d715 inch baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-78050-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Place your saltine crackers in even rows and set aside.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-78050-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>In a saucepan over medium high heat melt the butter and brown sugar and whisk and let it boil for a few minutes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-78050-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Pour. over the. saltines and spread out and bake in the oven for 5 minutes.  Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips and let it sit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-78050-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Spread the chocolate over the Saltines and sprinkle with chopped pecans and let it harden. Cut into pieces and serve <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Updated on Dec 18, 2022<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">Updated on November 20, 2019<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">Original Posted on November 10, 2012<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p class=\"wprm-servings\">Serves: <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-78050 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-disabled wprm-block-text-normal\" data-initial-servings=\"\" data-recipe=\"78050\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">16<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Calories<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">335<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">kcal<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #757575\"> (17%)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Carbohydrates<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">31<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #757575\"> (10%)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Protein<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #757575\"> (4%)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Fat<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">23<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #757575\"> (35%)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Saturated Fat<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">13<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #757575\"> (65%)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Cholesterol<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">32<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #757575\"> (11%)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Sodium<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">174<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #757575\"> (7%)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Potassium<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">174<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #757575\"> (5%)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Fiber<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #757575\"> (8%)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Sugar<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">22<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #757575\"> (24%)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Vitamin A<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">366<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">IU<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #757575\"> (7%)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Calcium<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">33<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #757575\"> (3%)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #424242\">Iron<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #757575\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #757575\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #757575\"> (11%)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"small\"><em>All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Dessert<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">chocolate chip cookies, christmas crack, christmas crack recipe, christmas toffee recipe, christmas treats, how to make christmas crack, toffee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1498\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmascrack2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmascrack2-334x500.jpg 334w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/christmas-crack-recipe\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Christmas Crack (Saltine Cracker Toffee)\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmascrack2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmascrack2.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1498\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmascrack2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmascrack2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmascrack2-334x500.jpg 334w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/christmas-crack-recipe\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Christmas Crack (Saltine Cracker Toffee)\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmascrack2.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"rocketlazyloadscript\">\n\t\t\t!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n\t\t\tn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\n\t\t\tn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n\t\t\tt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\n\t\t\tdocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js' );\n\t\t\tfbq( \"init\", 1748581388781497 );\t\t\t<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/christmas-crack-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. 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