Christmas Crack (Saltine Toffee Bark)
Sweet-salty Christmas Crack made with saltines, buttery brown-sugar toffee, and a smooth chocolate top. Easy holiday toffee bark—no candy thermometer—perfect for gifting and parties.
Pin Share Print Servings: 40 pieces
Calories: 120kcal
Cost: $10–$14
Equipment
- 1 Jelly roll pan (10x15 inch, rimmed)
- 1 Parchment paper (for easy lift-out)
- 1 Medium saucepan (for toffee mixture)
- 1 Wooden spoon or silicone spatula (stir constantly)
- 1 Offset spatula (spread toffee + chocolate)
Ingredients
Base
- 40 saltine crackers - about 1 sleeve
- 1 cup butter - 2 sticks
- 1 cup brown sugar - packed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Chocolate Layer
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips - about 12 oz
Toppings (choose any)
- ½ cup holiday M&Ms or mini M&Ms;
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
- 2 tablespoon Christmas sprinkles
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans or almonds
- ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt - optional
- 2 tablespoon melted white chocolate - optional drizzle
Instructions
- Lift out with parchment and break into pieces (or cut squares). Store airtight with parchment between layers.
- Boil Toffee: Melt butter + brown sugar + salt. Bring to a full boil and boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour & Spread: Pour hot toffee over crackers. Spread fast and evenly with an offset spatula.
- Bake: Bake at 400°F for 5–7 minutes until bubbling all over and golden (watch closely).
- Melt Chocolate: Sprinkle chocolate chips over hot toffee. Rest 2–3 minutes, then spread smooth.
- Top It: Add toppings immediately while chocolate is wet. Press lightly so they stick.
- Chill: Refrigerate 1–2 hours until fully set.
- Break: Lift out with parchment and break into pieces (or cut squares). Store airtight with parchment between layers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 120kcal (6%) | Carbohydrates: 13g (4%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 7g (11%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg (4%) | Sodium: 80mg (3%) | Potassium: 20mg (1%) | Fiber: 0.3g (1%) | Sugar: 10g (11%) | Vitamin A: 140IU (3%) | Calcium: 6mg (1%) | Iron: 0.1mg (1%)